Read the text. Choose the correct parts of the sentences to complete gaps A—F. One part is extra.
How to help protect yourself from ID theft online
Your online behavior may have an impact on your risk of identity theft. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
Be careful with A ... when you’re on the Internet — whether you’re using a computer or a mobile device.
Give your home Wi-Fi network a name B ... . For instance, if your street address is 123 Main St., C ... , “123 Main.” You don’t want to make yourself an obvious target.
Make sure you give your Wi-Fi network a strong and unique password D ... and, perhaps, the devices connected to it.
Make sure the passwords E ... . Using the same password on multiple accounts certainly makes it easier for you to remember, but when sophisticated hackers score a breach using one of your passwords, F ... they may test your stolen login credentials on other accounts — the one for your bank, perhaps. If your credentials are the same for both, imagine the consequences.
Consider how you use Wi-Fi G ... . Be wary of logging into accounts or transacting when on a public Wi-Fi network, even if that network is password protected. Coffee-shop Wi-Fi passwords are easy to come by. With the right tools, a cyber thief on the same network could follow your online moves and H ... to the credit card information you type in while shopping.