In today's world it has grown easier and easier for people to get a hold of sensitive information. Through technology, identity theft has become a much more creative endeavor for criminals. However, there are plenty of efforts being put forth to stop this and with the right amount of caution it can generally be avoided.

As the times change, new strategies must be put in place for identity protection. Let's take a look at the classic as well as the extra steps that have to be taken to keep people from hacking into online accounts that hold sensitive information.