How to find and delete old accounts 

Consumer Reports  
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Consumer Reports is here to help you secure your digital devices and platforms. 

Throughout the month, we are hosting weekly virtual training sessions that cover the basics of cybersecurity and share important actions you can take to protect your personal data. Have you made accounts for websites that you no longer need or use? 

The more accounts you have online, the more at risk you are of having your personal information being misused or stolen. 

The digital world is filled with accounts we no longer use and an important part of digital security is cleaning them up. But first, we have to find them.

That’s why our last Cybersecurity 101 training of the month will cover how to find those accounts you most likely don’t remember creating and how to properly delete them. Be sure to sign up for this training on Wednesday, October 26 at 3pm ET/ 12pm PT here.Sign Up 

This session will be co-led by Dr. Gus Andrews. Dr. Andrews’ policy research on cybersecurity has informed work at the US State Department and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. 

Together, we will make sure you can find and delete old accounts online that may leave your personal information vulnerable. Be sure to sign up for this session today.

In the meantime, Consumer Reports’ free Security Planner tool makes it easy for you to protect yourself and keep your data secure. Head to our easy website where you can take four simple steps to help secure valuable data, and protect against identity theft and online scams.Secure Your Data Now 

See you there!
Amira Dhalla
Consumer Reports

(Submitted by Michael Kelly, H.W.

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