Among reliable sources of information about online safety and cybersecurity are federal agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission. Following are some tips from the FTC. For a more complete list, go to the FTC’s website.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION SECURE
- Be Alert to Impersonators, especially through email a.k.a. “phishing”
- Safely Dispose of Personal Information – Computer and Mobile Device
- Encrypt Your Data – Look for “https://”
- Creating Passwords and Keeping Them Safe
- Don’t Overshare on Social Networking Sites
- Keeping Your Devices Secure
- Use Security Software
- Avoid Phishing Emails
- Be Wise About Wi-Fi
- Lock Up Your Laptop
- Read Privacy Policies - Nobody Reads Privacy Policies – Here’s How to Fix That
- Use Multi-factor Authentication