Some say that the best defense is a good offense.


MB Nolt


Senior Operations Associate


Our lives are quickly moving online, even beyond the standard online fare of social media and emails. From school to business to financial records, the information housed online offers incredible efficiencies and accessibility. But


as the digital world increases, the importance of safeguarding your personal information also increases. It’s imperative to have a solid defensive strategy in place from the moment you create a new account in order to protect your personal information from potential hackers or spammers.


Although it can seem overwhelming to know where to begin, taking a few proactive steps (a good offense) can go a long way to protect your information.


VERIFY BEFORE ACTING ON IT. Tis includes emails, text messages, website popups, and phone calls that ask you to provide personal information, click a link, or open an attachment.


#1 IF YOU ARE NOT EXPECTING IT –


Scammers often try to create a sense of urgency, rushing you toward opening a link or attachment. In turn, that can trigger a download of malicious software to your device meant to steal personal or financial details. Instead, stop and verify the sender’s (or caller’s) authenticity before acting.


For example, if you receive a seemingly urgent email from your bank saying, “Click here now to avoid paying account fees!” reach out to your bank independently using trusted contact information (e.g., the phone number listed on your account statement), and ask them to confirm the legitimacy of the request.


ambassadoradvisors.com • 11 #2 USE A PASSWORD MANAGEMENT


SOFTWARE, LIKE DASHLANE™ OR LASTPASS.


Tis free software generates complex passwords for your accounts, stores them in an encrypted database, and autofills them into websites when you sign in. It helps users avoid easily guessable passwords or reusing the same password across multiple accounts.


#3 ADD TWO-FACTOR


AUTHENTICATION (2FA) TO YOUR ACCOUNTS FOR AN EXTRA LAYER OF SECURITY, WHERE POSSIBLE.


Two-factor authentication is simple but effective. Te first factor is your usual password, and the second factor is commonly a text with a code sent to your cell phone. Requiring something you know (your password) and something you have (your cell phone), two-factor authentication helps keep your account secure if your password is compromised.


Te extra security is especially useful for critical financial accounts. Accordingly, all investment accounts held with Ambassador Advisors offer two factor authentication; if you would like assistance adding it to your accounts, please contact Ambassador and the team will gladly guide you through the process.


It’s important to have your defensive strategy already in place before hackers try to attack your personal accounts. Tat way, you can have peace of mind in knowing that your accounts and your information are safe and well-protected.


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