These Everyday Objects Can Lead to Identity Theft

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As chip technology has advanced, smartphones have been able to hold more “stuff.” This means documents and spreadsheets can now be easily stored on them. A cybercriminal could easily strike data theft gold by finding an old smartphone. Computer hard drives can have other personal data stored in system and program files. It can include pre-approved credit card offers that you considered “junk mail.” Your trash can also hold voided checks, old bank statements, and insurance paperwork. Electronic bears, smart kid watches, Wi-Fi-connected Barbies… all toys that hackers love.

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