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