In this day and age, security doesn’t just mean keeping your personal information safe from prying eyes or remembering to lock your doors.
Over 353 million victims were impacted by data breaches in 2023, according to the ID Theft Center. Although this number has decreased by 16% from the previous year it is consistent with identity thieves targeting specific information rather than mass attacks.
We make conscious efforts to be as vigilant as possible when it comes to protecting our clients from those with ill intentions. For instance, our technological systems are monitored 24 hours a day for signs of unusual activity and we perform continuous IT risk assessments to protect our data. However, the power is also in your hands. There are steps you can take to join in our fight against the misuse of your digital information and help safeguard your online presence.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regularly shares cybersecurity tips to help protect investors from cyber threats while promoting the safe and secure use of the internet. Here is some advice to keep in mind:
We work diligently each day to ensure your best interests are top of mind and your personal information is kept safe. If you’d like more information about how to protect yourself from cyber threats, please feel free to reach out. We’re here to help.
The foregoing information has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee that it is accurate or complete, it is not a statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision, and it does not constitute a recommendation. Any opinions are those of Christina Abbey and not necessarily those of Raymond James.