How to safely change your name without putting your identity at risk

Changing your name—whether due to marriage, divorce, or personal choice—is a significant life event. However, this process involves sharing sensitive personal information across various platforms, making it a potential target for identity theft. At Avast, we prioritize your digital security. Here’s how you can navigate a name change securely and protect your identity throughout the process.  

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from blog.avast.com EN authored by Avast Blog. Read the original post at: https://blog.avast.com/how-to-safely-change-your-name

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AndyC

Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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