The scenario is as haunting as it is plausible: imagine receiving messages from a deceased loved one, seemingly sent from beyond the grave. Such is the twisted reality crafted by ghost hackers, who steal digital identities to orchestrate scams and frauds.
To combat this threat, Komando advocates for the adoption of digital estate plans. These plans serve as a comprehensive inventory of online assets, passwords, and instructions for their management posthumously. While not a legal document per se, a digital estate plan empowers individuals to safeguard their legacy in the digital realm.
Digital Estate Plan
A digital estate plan is the memorialization or deletion of social media accounts.
Platforms like Facebook offer mechanisms for memorializing accounts, ensuring they serve as digital memorials rather than avenues for exploitation.
Designating a legacy contact enables responsible management of one’s online presence after death, providing peace of mind to both the deceased and their loved ones. It’s important to maintain an updated digital estate plan for all online accounts and assets.
