Tips for a Cybersecure Home

19 May 2020
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  • Wi-Fi: Always Change the Default Router Password
  • Install Antivirus Software on All Devices Connected to the Internet
  • Review Your App Permissions and Delete Those You Don’t Use
  • Choose Strong and Different Passwords for Your Email and Social Media Accounts
  • Back Up Your Data and Update Your Software Regularly
  • Secure Devices with Passwords, PINs, or Biometric Information
  • Review the Privacy Settings of Your Social Media Accounts

Guidelines for Online Shopping

  • Buy from Trusted Sellers and Review Individual Ratings
  • Think Twice: If an Offer Is Too Good to Be True, It’s Probably Fake
  • Use Credit Cards for Online Purchases for Greater Customer Protection
  • Check Your Bank Account Frequently to Detect Suspicious Activity

Stay Alert and DO NOT:

  • Respond to Suspicious Messages or Calls
  • Open Unsolicited Links and Attachments
  • Share Your Bank Card Details or Personal Financial Information
  • Buy Things Online That Appear to Be Sold Out Everywhere Else
  • Share News That Does Not Come from Official Sources
  • Send Money in Advance to Someone You Don’t Know
  • Share News That Does Not Come from Official Sources
  • Make Charitable Donations Without Verifying Their Authenticity

Cybersecurity with Children

  • Review the Security and Privacy of Smart Toys
  • Change the Default Factory Password and Keep the Software Updated
  • Use Parental Controls to Safeguard Your Children’s Online Activity
  • Talk to Your Children About Cybersecurity. Listen to Their Online Experiences and Explain the Importance of Being as Safe Online as Offline

Remember

Follow Official Sources for Updated Information.

If You Become a Victim of Cybercrime, Always Report It to the National Police or Civil Guard

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