Objects that can Lead to Identity Theft

A child’s toy seems innocuous enough, and you probably don’t even think about it leading to identity theft. This actually happens all the time! But what about your trash can sitting outside? Could it be a treasure trove for an identity thief trolling the neighborhood at night?

Many everyday objects can and often do lead to identity theft. They often get overlooked because people tend to focus on their traditional digital security – computers and cloud accounts. It’s important to have strong passwords and use antivirus on your PC of course, but you also need to be wary of other attack vectors that hackers and thieves can utilize to get to your personal data.

Here are six common things that criminals can use to steal your information. Continue reading “Objects that can Lead to Identity Theft”