How to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft Online

Identity theft has always been a concern, but with more and more details of our private lives openly accessible on the Internet, it's easier than ever for cybercriminals to steal somebody's identity — which is worth $5,000

Criminals are also getting more sophisticated and tech savvy, but sometimes, we do most of the job for them. After all, "password" is still one of the most popular passwords on the Internet. And there's no need to tell you why that's a bad idea

Also, according to the infographic below, created by NextAdvisor, 62% of smartphone owners don't protect their devices with a lockscreen password. Without it, whoever gets his or her hands on your iPhone or Android device might be able to access your Facebook, Gmail or even bank account