10 rules that will make you an expert in online security!

Online Security: Most of us want a quick answer to the question: “How can I protect myself from online attacks?”

Even though a thorough answer is time‑consuming, anyone can make their digital life and experience safer and more private by following these two fundamental principles:

• Don't be an easy target.
• Protect what has “value”

1. Keep your systems updated.
2. Use anti-malware software, firewalls , and spam filters when possible.
3. Use strong and unique passwords (no sharing across websites) and keep them secret.
4. Do not click any link or attachment sent via email or text!
5. Do not install untrusted software or visit unsafe websites.
6. Do not share too much personal information and be suspicious of anything you receive from the internet.
7. Use credit card details only on trusted websites.
8. Monitor your online activity to detect signs of an attack (e.g., monitor the credit report, pay attention to malware notifications, etc.) and then act quickly to avoid potential impacts.
9. Be prepared for a potential attack and have a response plan (e.g. back up your critical data, have a recovery plan, be ready to cancel a compromised credit card, know how to change/reset your passwords, etc.).
10. Know what is valuable to you in your digital life and protect it. (For example, use multi-factor authentication on your bank accounts, don't give out your date of birth or social security/national insurance numbers, avoid exposing your children's , etc.)

Our online security requires us to always be there for it. We must stay updated and not make quick and superficial moves when we surf.

Stay safe!