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Security Center: How to Protect Yourself Online

Safeguarding your assets and information is one of our highest priorities, but you also have a critical role to play. Check out our collection of practical takeaways and best practices from our cybersecurity professionals, then explore a few of the ways we help protect you.

Expert Tips to Stay Cybersafe

Learn how you can shore up your personal cyber defenses from Rachel Wilson, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s Chief Data Officer and a former National Security Agency leader.

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In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping the digital landscape, the line between reality and deception is increasingly blurred. As cyber threats evolve, so must our defenses. Join Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s Chief Data Officer Rachel Wilson in a conversation with Head of Wealth Management Cybersecurity Prashanth Challa as they explore essential strategies to protect yourself and loved ones in this new era.

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Cybersecurity 10 Essential Password Security Tips Learn about password best practices and how a password manager can boost your security and improve your user experience.

Wealth Management Dealing with Cyber Threats: The Evolution of Authentication Over the years, cybercriminals have become more sophisticated and employed increasingly complex ways to infiltrate your accounts.

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Morgan Stanley has built a leading cyber defense organization in-house, drawn from former senior professionals at government security agencies and the technology industry. We work nonstop around the globe to defend your digital assets and monitor the threat landscape on your behalf.

When someone logs in to your account, we evaluate the login and flag unusual or potentially high-risk activities in real time to identify indications of attempted fraud.

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Our digital tools are built with the security of client assets and data as a top priority. All login sessions to Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App have end-to-end, high-grade encryption.

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We offer strong authentication options to verify your identity and protect access to your accounts, including device registration, one-time security codes and more.

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In the unlikely event that cyber activity breaches our security measures, we will reimburse you for losses on your Morgan Stanley Wealth Management accounts that are a result of the unauthorized access to our systems through no fault of your own.

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Report an Online Security Concern

Contact us immediately at 888-454-3965 if you:

• Believe you may be the victim of fraud or identity theft
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• Notice suspicious account activity
• Receive a questionable email or text that appears to be from Morgan Stanley

We’re open 24/7 to help you. For international clients, please contact your Morgan Stanley Client Representative immediately to report any online fraud or security concerns.

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