CFE – Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes — Question 12

Which of the following is a method of identity theft prevention recommended for individuals?

Answer options

• A. Install security updates and patches for personal computers every six months.
• B. Avoid the use of biometric authentication to ensure the security of fingerprints, voice patterns, and other identifying information.
• C. Do not reuse the same answers to security questions for more than two accounts.
• D. Create passwords that are at least eight characters long and contain a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Installing security updates and patches every six months is crucial for safeguarding personal computers against vulnerabilities that could lead to identity theft. The other options either suggest practices that are not effective in preventing identity theft, such as avoiding biometric authentication, or do not directly relate to the recommended preventative measures.