The VA has announced the launch of an identify theft website to help educate veterans as part of a new campaign to raise awareness and prevent theft.
The website – www.va.gov/identitytheft – was launched by VA’s IT office, features educational information, interactive multimedia and links to other online identity theft prevention resources.
Educating veterans – or in the case of agency websites, employees – on the basics of good Internet hygiene (strong, unique passwords for all accounts, for example), can go a long way toward guarding against threats.
“We recognize that for Veterans, as for all Americans in the digital age, identity theft is a growing concern,” said VA CIO Steph Warren, adding, “Our goal is to help educate and protect those who h