Ways you can stay safe online:

Lock Down Your Login

• Your usernames and passwords are not enough to protect key accounts like email, banking and social media. Strengthen online accounts and use strong authentication tools- like bio-metrics, security keys or a unique, one-time code through an app on your mobile device.

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Keep A Clean Machine​

• Keep all software on internet-connected devices- including personal computers, smartphones and tablets- current to reduce risk of infection from ransomware and malware.

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When In Doubt, Thrown It Out​

• Links in emails, tweets, posts and online advertising are often how cyber-criminals try to compromise your information. If it looks suspicious, even if you know the source, it's best to delete or, if appropriate, mark it as junk.

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Back It Up

• Protect your valuable work, music, photos and other digital information by making an electronic copy and storing it safely. If you have a copy of your data and your device fall victim to ransomware or other cyber threats, you will be able to restore the data from a backup.

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Share With Care

• Think before posting about yourself and others online. Consider what a post reveals, who might see it and how it might affect you or others.

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Personal Information Is Like Money. Value It. Protect It.

• Information about you, such as purchase history or location, has value- just like money. Be thoughtful about who gets that information and how it is collected by apps, websites and all connected devices. 

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