Identity theft is the crime of using someone’s personal identifying information such as name, address, date of birth, social security number, username, passwords, phone number, e-mail or credit card numbers, and using this information to pretend to be that person in order to commit fraud.
To protect from identify theft:
- When entering any personal information on a website ensure that the connection is encrypted – i.e. the site URL starts with HTTPS not HTTP.
- Never send confidential information over e-mail
- Be vigilant of fake e-mails and phishing e-mails that try to steal your identity
- Do not store your credit card or personal information on untrusted websites.
Security in the Digital Economy
As part of the Cyber Security Malta, Tech.mt collaborates with the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) and the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) to deliver educational video episodes about Security in the Digital Economy towards a safer future.
