Protecting yourself from Data Security Breaches

Professional Wealth Strategies Retirement, Estate And Legacy Planning Your Retirement Income Specialists Protecting Yourself from Data Security Breaches Despite the recent spate of data breaches, many consumers aren't doing enough to protect themselves CREDIT CARD 1234 S678 9876 5432 There's plenty that individual consumers can do, such as: 1 Keep a close eye on your credit card statements for suspicious items. Pay attention to "last logged in" info from your bank sites. 2 Sign up for electronic alerts from your credit card companies. 3 Consider a credit monitoring service. Adopt safe shopping habits: 1 Use cash more. 2 Change your passwords regularly. 3 Think twice before giving out personal information. Be online savvy: Be wary of links in e-mails that appear to be from your bank. 1 Never provide personal details over e-mail. 3 Never open, run, or install programs or files you receive from an unknown source. 4 Delete suspicious e-mails from your inbox, and then delete them from your deleted items folder. 5 Always log out before leaving an online banking session or a website that stores your personal information. 6 Enable two-factor authentication on your e-mail and social media accounts. Update your antivirus software. 7 Lastly, shred old documents that include personal information such as account numbers. Source: http://www.commonwealth.com/RepSiteContent/data-security.htm Professional Wealth Strategies, 3573 East Sunrise Drive, Suite 119, Tucson, Arizona 85718, (520) 529-3644. Securities and Advisory Services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, www.FINRA.org/www.SIPC.org, a Registered Investment Adviser. This communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of AZ,CA,CT,HI,MI,0H,OR,TX,UT,VA,WA. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside these states due to various state regulations and registration requirements regarding investment products and services. www.pwsaz.com 4-