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Fight Back Against Identity Theft: Join Us June 18

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As cyber threats continue to evolve, protecting your digital identity has never been more important. Our upcoming webinar, Preventing Identity Theft: Password Managers, is dedicated to helping you understand the critical role password managers play in safeguarding your personal information online

Passwords Are Protection

Passwords are the first line of defense against identity theft. Weak, reused, or easily guessed passwords are a leading cause of unauthorized account access and data breaches. Cyber criminals specifically target login credentials—usernames and passwords—using phishing emails, fake websites, and social engineering tactics.

Through this webinar, you will:

  • Receive an overview of different password manager applications, discussing their features, benefits, and potential drawbacks.
  • Learn how password managers help you create strong, unique passwords for every account, securely store your credentials, and offer advanced tools like breach alerts and dark web monitoring to further protect your information.
  • Understand factors to consider when choosing a password manager, such as ease of use, security features, and compatibility with your devices.
  • Leave with actionable steps to immediately use to better protect yourself, your loved ones, and your organizations from cybercrime.

How to Register

Registration is open now, and all CalPERS members and stakeholders are encouraged to attend.

To register via myCalPERS:

  1. Log in to myCalPERS.
  2. Select the Education tab near the top of the homepage.
  3. Select Classes from the dropdown menu.
  4. Find “Preventing Identity Theft: Password Managers” from the class options.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to safeguard your identity and stay secure in today’s digital world.