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Be cyber secure: connecting on the go
With Wi-Fi available almost everywhere, it is now quite easy to connect while on the go—andmultitask wherever you are. When using public or unsecured networks you could expose yourprivate information to cyber criminals who steal passwords when you’re using public Wi-Fi. Or
they may watch your keystrokes as you type out a PIN number or a password—a practice called“shoulder surfing.” Once these criminals have your sensitive information, they can potentiallygain access to your entire digital footprint.

With your passwords and access, cyber criminals can:•Transfer funds out of your accounts or chargepurchases to them.

•Create a fake identity with some of your information
and use it to open a new credit card or apply for a loan.

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Phish using your email address or social media
accounts to reach your contacts and convince them toshare confidential information.

•Steal your identity and claim your tax refund or
government benefits.

If you suspect you have been targeted:

Be proactive:•

Disable remote and automatic connection to Wi-Fiand Bluetooth on your devices.

•D on’t delay. Acting quickly after an event canminimize its impact.

•Avoid public Wi-Fi networks whenever possible,
especially in airports, hotels and cafes, and never use
those networks to access financial accounts. Instead,use a network you trust or your cellular network.

•Call your bank and freeze financial accounts that may
be affected and inform credit bureaus.

•File reports with the relevant local law enforcement
officials.

•Document everything about the event. The more
information you have, the better armed you will be toassist an investigation by your company, your bankand law enforcement officials, and the better prepared
you will be against future events.

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Research and install a virtual private network,or VPN, on your devices to encrypt and protect yourinternet traffic and passwords, especially when using
public Wi-Fi. Be aware you may have difficulty accessing
some financial websites through VPN due to anti-fraud
protections.

•Stay constantly aware of your surroundings and use
privacy screens when you can.

•Keep personal information stored on mobile devices
to a minimum.

Visit www.bankofamerica.com/security to learn how to help protect yourself and those closest to you.

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Be cyber secure: connecting on the go
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