Identity TheftIdentity Theft

Jody NadeauJody Nadeau

Project Description Project Description

What is Identity theftWhat is Identity theft Types of identity theftTypes of identity theft

FraudFraud Internet/Computer FraudInternet/Computer Fraud Telemarketing FraudTelemarketing Fraud Cell Phone FraudCell Phone Fraud

VirusesViruses SpywareSpyware AdwareAdware

Project Description Project Description ContinuedContinued

Wireless SecurityWireless Security Computer TheftComputer Theft Back upsBack ups

OutcomesOutcomes

There were more types of identity There were more types of identity theft than had originally thought theft than had originally thought

I learned more about Identity theft I learned more about Identity theft and ways that I can prevent this from and ways that I can prevent this from happening to mehappening to me

I can also tell from any signs if my I can also tell from any signs if my Identity has been compromisedIdentity has been compromised

Lessons LearnedLessons Learned

Do not take everything for grantedDo not take everything for granted Anything that you can do prevent Anything that you can do prevent

from being a victim is very simplefrom being a victim is very simple The prevention is a lot simpler that The prevention is a lot simpler that

had anticipatedhad anticipated Detection is the key to preventionDetection is the key to prevention

DemonstrationDemonstration

Make sure that you have Make sure that you have anit-virus software upgrade and anit-virus software upgrade and

definitionsdefinitions Operating system upgrades and patchesOperating system upgrades and patches Firewalls set up to block unwanted Firewalls set up to block unwanted

traffictraffic