Veterans AFFAIRS

VA YouTube
01/27/2025 06:00 AM EST
VA and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) privacy and cybersecurity experts provide insights into data privacy, cybersecurity, and identity theft awareness. This video highlights the shared mission between VA and FTC of protecting personal information for Veterans, their families, and employees. #Veterans #onlinesafety #cybersecurity #vaprivacy Chapters: Scams: 00:00 – 01:08 – Introduction 01:08 – 05:01 – Imposter and brushing scams 05:02 – 07:30 – Predatory claims processors 07:34 – 12:03 – Phishing attacks, spoofing, scanners, and deepfakes 12:11 – 14:28 – Reporting scams 14:28 – 15:59 – Working with VA Privacy Officers Data Breaches: 16:00 – 18:13 – Tips from the FTC when your data is exposed 18:15 – 21:08 – Protecting your family, data breach timelines 21:08 – 23:15 – Protection of VA data, education, and vigilance Conclusion: 23:15 – 25:40 – Understanding how scammers work, reporting to FTC 25:41 – 26:39 – Being ready to react, communicating with friends and family 26:40 – 27:37 – Using accredited claims representatives and other resources 27:38 – 31:06 – Important websites, phone numbers, and resources