Internet Safety

1. Use Strong Passwords Involving Little Information About Yourself

● Pay attention to the requirements for strong passwords when creating a new one.

● Maintain solid passwords and change them often.

● Passwords should not be easy to guess or familiar.

● Be sure to store password hints and passwords securely. Choose a secure method for storing passwords, such as encrypting your computer's files.

● Do not share your passwords with anyone.

2. Your Personal Information Should Be Kept Private

● Make sure to read the terms and conditions before you sign up for anything online.

● Avoid entering your financial information on websites that are not secure (look for the "HTTPS://" prefix in your browser's address bar).

● For your protection, if you suspect your credit card information has been misused online, call your bank and turn off your card. They will send you a new one to use.

3. Secure Your Devices

● Make use of passwords and other security options like fingerprint readers and facial recognition software.

● Make sure all your devices are secure, including computers, phones, tablets, and smartwatches.

4. wi-fi Safety

● Public wi-fi is usually not secure, and your device can be hacked. If you need to use public wi-fi, download a VPN to your device and connect to the wi-fi through it.

● So no one can hack into your wi-fi networks, make sure you use a strong password and change it often.

5. Use Two-Factor Authentication

● To keep hackers from stealing your personal information, enable two-factor authentication on your accounts.

● An extra layer of security will protect your accounts even if someone knows your password.

6. Back-Up Personal Data

● Use external hard drives to back up your personal information.

● Make sure new to create back-ups regularly.