Essential Cybersecurity Practices for Safe Online Activities
Security Matters
Information Technology Services
Education and Awareness Team
Phishing attacks can take many forms:
Travel practices
Use precaution when connecting to Wi-Fi
•
Think before you connect.
Connecting to a wireless network that is unsecured will
expose your information and device.
•
Be careful
when using public wireless networks or Wi-Fi hotspots; they’re not secure,
so anyone could potentially see what you’re doing on your computer or mobile device
while you’re connected.
•
Disable
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use
. Some stores and other locations
search for devices with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth enabled to track your movements when
you’re within range.
Safe password practices
Creating a strong
password can seem like a
chore. But investing the
time in creating a secure
password can make all
the difference in
protecting your personal
information.
Avoid these common password no-nos:
•
Don’t
put your username in your password.
•
Don’t
use the same password for multiple accounts.
•
Don’t
use one word as your password.
•
Don’t
use repeating letters or a number sequence.
•
Don’t
use your pet’s name.
•
Don’t
use your personal information i.e. birthdate, address,
phone number etc.
•
Don’t
share your password or passphrase with anyone.
Web browsing practices
These days, users have
the world at their finger
tips while browsing
online. Unfortunately,
with all this freedom
users can unwittingly
fall victim to hacking or
phishing attacks.
Just follow these simple secure browsing practices:
•
Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software.
•
Use different user names and passwords for different sites.
•
Use a firewall and install software updates.
•
Trust HTTPs: Look for the “s” or a padlock symbol that
indicates that a website is secure.
•
Avoid free Wi-Fi.
Phishing attacks come in various forms such as common phishing, spear phishing, whaling, smishing, and vishing. It's crucial to be cautious when connecting to Wi-Fi networks, secure your passwords, and follow safe web browsing practices to protect your personal information online.
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Security Matters Information Technology Services Education and Awareness Team
Phishing attacks can take many forms: Common Phishing Spear Phishing Whaling Smishing Vishing Fraudulent emails with a general message. Fraudulent emails that appear to be from someone you know. Fraudulent text messages. Telephone calls where the caller is attempting to steal your personal information. Phishing emails that target high profile victims (celebrities, politicians or executives.)
Travel practices Use precaution when connecting to Wi-Fi Think before you connect. Connecting to a wireless network that is unsecured will expose your information and device. Be careful when using public wireless networks or Wi-Fi hotspots; they re not secure, so anyone could potentially see what you re doing on your computer or mobile device while you re connected. Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use. Some stores and other locations search for devices with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth enabled to track your movements when you re within range.
Safe password practices Avoid these common password no-nos: Creating a strong password can seem like a chore. But investing the time in creating a secure password can make all the difference in protecting your personal information. Don t put your username in your password. Don t use the same password for multiple accounts. Don t use one word as your password. Don t use repeating letters or a number sequence. Don tuse your pet s name. Don t use your personal information i.e. birthdate, address, phone number etc. Don t share your password or passphrase with anyone.
Web browsing practices Just follow these simple secure browsing practices: Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software. Use different user names and passwords for different sites. Use a firewall and install software updates. Trust HTTPs: Look for the s or a padlock symbol that indicates that a website is secure. Avoid free Wi-Fi. These days, users have the world at their finger tips while browsing online. Unfortunately, with all this freedom users can unwittingly fall victim to hacking or phishing attacks.
