Financial Focus Protect Your Finances from "Cyberthieves" You've no doubt heard reports of personal data being stolen and used for financial fraud anything from online shopping on your credit cards to actual theft from your financial accounts. This problem wont go away anytime soon - but you can take steps to defend yourself. Don't take the bait of "phishers." Cyberthieves go "phishing" for sensitive information - usernames, passwords and account numbers - by sending communications, such as emails, purporting to be from a business or financial institution with which you often do business. They may claim your account was "suspended" or that an "unauthorized transaction" was made, and with a virus. Also, back up your important data. Watch out for fake websites or apps. When making financial transactions, be sure you're on the website of your bank or financial institution - and not on a fake site established by hackers. Your financial statements should have the legitimate website, so bookmark it and use it when doing anything with your accounts. Also, be you'll be asked to click on a link that takes you to what careful when downloading apps - stick with those from Here are a few suggestions: Use multifactor authentication or other extra security established providers such as Google Play or the App options with online accounts. Many of your online accounts offer extra security by giving you the option to prove your identity in different ways. With mutifactor authentication, you must provide at least two different factors to prove your identity when you log in to an account. This additional layer of security provides you with much greater protection. appears to be the company's website. Store. If you go along with this request, you could find malicious software being downloaded on your computer. But legitimate businesses generally won't ask for account numbers or passwords unless you initiate the transaction. they can use to commit their crimes. You can help stymie Other signs of phishing include threatening language, "urgent" requests, misspelled words or odd word choices. If an email does look suspicious to you, delete it without Avoid "over-sharing" on social media. Cyberthieves constantly stalk social media platforms for information them by limiting what you share online. It's a good idea to keep your full name, address and birthday private. Be creative with passwords. Create different passwords You might also avoid discussing your plans for upcoming opening it. for work, financial services sites, social media and email and give each password some length and complexity. Consider passphrases actual words combined with symbols and numbers (for example, "ThislsAPassphrase!2468"), for sites that allow them. vacations. And review your privacy settings periodically so that only people you know or approve can see your information. This list is not exhaustive, but by putting these steps to work, you can at least reduce the risk of becoming victimized by cybercriminals. Limit use of public Wi-Fi. Hackers often set up their own Wi-Fi networks in public areas, such as the computers found in hotel business centers. Ask an employee for the name of the legitimate network. And even when you use it, log off when you're finished. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Protect your computer and your key data. Keep your antivirus software updated. And don't install bootleg or unlicensed software, which could infect your computer Edward Jones, Member SIPC Edward Jones Sean P. Asiala AAMS Edward Jones Michael C. Caley AAMS Edward Jones Pam Covington CFp AAMS Edward Jones Tod Heisler AAMS* Edward Jones Jason Korner CFP Edward Jones Quinn Nofziger Edward Jones Gwen Ruppert Edward Jones Karen Rupert Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 14413 linois Rd Ste E Fort Wayne, IN 40814 Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 7030 Poinne nverness Way Sute 125 Fort Wayne, IN 46804 432-3613 Making Sense of Investing Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 7127 Homestead Rd. Suite C Fort Wayne, IN 46814 karenupert@edwardjones.com 263-4760 Making Sense of Investing Financial Advisor 901 Chestrut Hls Parkway Fort Wayne, IN 48814 7525 West Jetferson Bivd. Fort Wayne, IN 40804 6525 Constitution D. Fort Wayne. IN 40804 7329 West Jetferson Blvd Fort Wayne. IN 46804 414 S. Scom Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46814 625-3524 Making Sense of Investing 432-0304 625-5700 Making Sense of Investing 478-8038 Making Sense of Investing 444-3134 Making Sense of Investing 399-5853 Making Sense of Investing Making Sense of Investing Financial Focus Protect Your Finances from "Cyberthieves" You've no doubt heard reports of personal data being stolen and used for financial fraud anything from online shopping on your credit cards to actual theft from your financial accounts. This problem wont go away anytime soon - but you can take steps to defend yourself. Don't take the bait of "phishers." Cyberthieves go "phishing" for sensitive information - usernames, passwords and account numbers - by sending communications, such as emails, purporting to be from a business or financial institution with which you often do business. They may claim your account was "suspended" or that an "unauthorized transaction" was made, and with a virus. Also, back up your important data. Watch out for fake websites or apps. When making financial transactions, be sure you're on the website of your bank or financial institution - and not on a fake site established by hackers. Your financial statements should have the legitimate website, so bookmark it and use it when doing anything with your accounts. Also, be you'll be asked to click on a link that takes you to what careful when downloading apps - stick with those from Here are a few suggestions: Use multifactor authentication or other extra security established providers such as Google Play or the App options with online accounts. Many of your online accounts offer extra security by giving you the option to prove your identity in different ways. With mutifactor authentication, you must provide at least two different factors to prove your identity when you log in to an account. This additional layer of security provides you with much greater protection. appears to be the company's website. Store. If you go along with this request, you could find malicious software being downloaded on your computer. But legitimate businesses generally won't ask for account numbers or passwords unless you initiate the transaction. they can use to commit their crimes. You can help stymie Other signs of phishing include threatening language, "urgent" requests, misspelled words or odd word choices. If an email does look suspicious to you, delete it without Avoid "over-sharing" on social media. Cyberthieves constantly stalk social media platforms for information them by limiting what you share online. It's a good idea to keep your full name, address and birthday private. Be creative with passwords. Create different passwords You might also avoid discussing your plans for upcoming opening it. for work, financial services sites, social media and email and give each password some length and complexity. Consider passphrases actual words combined with symbols and numbers (for example, "ThislsAPassphrase!2468"), for sites that allow them. vacations. And review your privacy settings periodically so that only people you know or approve can see your information. This list is not exhaustive, but by putting these steps to work, you can at least reduce the risk of becoming victimized by cybercriminals. Limit use of public Wi-Fi. Hackers often set up their own Wi-Fi networks in public areas, such as the computers found in hotel business centers. Ask an employee for the name of the legitimate network. And even when you use it, log off when you're finished. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Protect your computer and your key data. Keep your antivirus software updated. And don't install bootleg or unlicensed software, which could infect your computer Edward Jones, Member SIPC Edward Jones Sean P. Asiala AAMS Edward Jones Michael C. Caley AAMS Edward Jones Pam Covington CFp AAMS Edward Jones Tod Heisler AAMS* Edward Jones Jason Korner CFP Edward Jones Quinn Nofziger Edward Jones Gwen Ruppert Edward Jones Karen Rupert Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 14413 linois Rd Ste E Fort Wayne, IN 40814 Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 7030 Poinne nverness Way Sute 125 Fort Wayne, IN 46804 432-3613 Making Sense of Investing Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 7127 Homestead Rd. Suite C Fort Wayne, IN 46814 karenupert@edwardjones.com 263-4760 Making Sense of Investing Financial Advisor 901 Chestrut Hls Parkway Fort Wayne, IN 48814 7525 West Jetferson Bivd. Fort Wayne, IN 40804 6525 Constitution D. Fort Wayne. IN 40804 7329 West Jetferson Blvd Fort Wayne. IN 46804 414 S. Scom Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46814 625-3524 Making Sense of Investing 432-0304 625-5700 Making Sense of Investing 478-8038 Making Sense of Investing 444-3134 Making Sense of Investing 399-5853 Making Sense of Investing Making Sense of Investing