With all the media hype about identity theft, it’s a bit surprising that anyone browses the Internet at all.
While the Internet certainly does present security risks, we must realize that our routine day-to-day activities present far greater security dangers. According to Alan Westin, the Columbia University professor who has conducted extensive research on data security breaches, much of the damage suffered by identity theft victims is actually due to surprisingly low-tech causes--friends and family, stolen wallets or purses, pilfered information from mailboxes or trash containers, and insider theft of personal data by employees of organizations.
Knowing the pitfalls that await the unwary, steering clear of them is a good first step toward safety. However, to protect your identity and the security of your PC, you must also take proactive measures that safeguard against viruses, worms, spyware, and other malware. Once you implement these measures, you should feel at least as comfortable using the Internet in your accounting practice and for conducting business transactions, as you are about using your credit card in a business establishment.
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