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Event
Identity Theft in the "Smart" Era
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 15:30to17:00
In this webinar we will review some of the most common identity theft scams and their ever-evolving variants, how to safely manage your online presence, things to consider when setting up new devices on your 鈥渟mart鈥� home network, as well as reviewing the steps to take once you suspect being a victim of identity theft. We will also go over how to prevent "juice jacking", review common flaws with some "smart" alarm systems, and how to keep your RFID-embedded cards from having their credentials read, among others. Special thanks to Interac Corp. for supporting this webinar.
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Learning Outcomes:
- Become familiar with common identity theft scams and their variants.
- Learn how to identity poorly-secured "smart" devices and avoid using them.
- Know the steps to take once you suspect having been a victim of identity theft.
IMPORTANT: Students must register with their official 黑料不打烊 email address in order for the registration to be valid.
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Online Event Instructions
Zoom registration