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Scams and Frauds of Note
Basic Cyber Tips
Passwords
- Passwords protect your personal information
- Use unique passwords for each account
- Passwords should be:
- at least 12 characters
- mix of upper and lowercase
- include numbers and symbols (!?#@)
Passphrases
- Use a combination of random words or phrases:
- Use variants:
Password Managers
- A Password Manager is a program that stores all of your unique passwords
- Like a password vault
- Can have:
- multi-factor authentication
- warnings about weak or reused passwords
- integration with your other devices
Updates
- Updates are important to keep your data safe
- Install updates automatically OR update as soon as prompted
- Update all your devices and software, including modems and routers
Safe Browsing
- Beware of posting personal data on social media
- Do not use public wifi for sensitive activities
- Shop only at trusted online vendors