Hacking 101: How to keep your information safe

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On average, every 39 seconds there is a hacker attempting to break into a computer with internet service.

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On your phone, on your iPad, on your computer, the sharing possibilities seem almost endless!

But too much sharing can put you and your family at risk! It’s important to limit any identifying information you share, like where you live, your place of work, or your birthday.

But the over-sharing doesn’t end there. While shopping online is convenient, never allow a website to store your credit card information.

Even your fitness tracker can be a liability! One study showed if you wear it while entering your phone passcode or ATM pin, hackers can use that motion information to guess your code with more than 90% accuracy.

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