 TITLE: Should I Encrypt Sensitive Files on My Computer? CONTENT: Protect Your Identity and Credit\n--------------------------------\nEncrypting the files, folders or entire hard drive on your computer can be an important step in keeping your personal and business information secure. In turn, this can help protect you from identity theft. But it's only one of the many steps you may want to take.\nFor example, you'll want to use strong, unique passwords on all your online accounts, as those may be compromised by a data breach. Ideally, you'll also turn on two-factor authentication for your most important accounts.\nIf you think some of your accounts may already be compromised, you can run a free dark web scan. Additionally, you could sign up for an identity theft protection service, such as Experian IdentityWorks℠. The service can help you monitor your credit reports, public records and the web for your personal information and suspicious changes. And, if something does happen, you'll be supported with a U.S.-based fraud resolution team and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance. END