The internet has made it easier for hackers to steal people's identities. Hackers can use information from social networking sites such as LinkedIn and other services like Facebook, Twitter or Google Maps in order to build up a profile of an individual. A hacker could also record your voice so they can pretend to be you on the phone by pretending to be someone else who is trying to extort money out of them.
This is a very important conversation for anyone who has an online presence - so pretty much everyone.
At the age of 14 Bastien Treptel was given his first computer, by the age of 16, the police came knocking due to his hacking activities. He is now a reformed hacker who now uses his time to spread the word on how dangerous and creative cyber criminals are and how you can protect your business and personal life.
Here is the website to check if you've been a victim of a hack: https://haveibeenpwned.com
Here is where to get identity and theft protection.
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