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Safeguarding Sensitive Documents
Safeguarding sensitive documents refers to protecting personal, financial, or professional files from unauthorized access, theft, or loss.
- Identity theft: Exposed documents like IDs or financial records can be used for fraud.
- Financial loss: Stolen information may result in unauthorized transactions or scams.
- Data misuse: Confidential documents may be used against you or your business.
- Reputation damage: Leaked professional documents can harm your career or business relationships.
Example: A cybercriminal stole sensitive tax documents through a phishing email, leading to fraudulent tax filings.
- Store sensitive documents in secure, encrypted locations.
- Shred physical copies of sensitive documents before discarding them.
- Use secure file-sharing platforms when sending sensitive files electronically.
- Enable password protection for digital documents.
- Regularly back up sensitive documents to a secure external drive or cloud service.
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- Promote online safety for families, businesses, and the community by spreading this knowledge.
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- Store sensitive documents in secure, encrypted locations.
- Shred physical copies of sensitive documents before discarding them.
- Use secure file-sharing platforms when sending sensitive files electronically.
- Enable password protection for digital documents.
- Regularly back up sensitive documents to a secure external drive or cloud service.
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