Develop Good Cyber Security Habits In 2024, more than 10 million Americans were the victims of identity theft. With as much as $700 billion lost annually due to cybercrime, it’s more important than ever to protect your personal information and assets.
Here are some good cyber security habits.
- Review your family’s social media usage frequently to ensure that they are not oversharing online.
- Utilize robust, intricate passwords to prevent criminals from guessing your credentials.
- Never use the same password for multiple accounts.
- When available, enable two-factor authentication on sensitive accounts.
- Encourage your family to search their inboxes for Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) as a sign of safer messages.
- Do not click on links or download attachments in unsolicited emails.
- Enable continuous and automatic backups of photos, documents, and other important data.
- Update all of your devices, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart devices, to the most current operating system.
- Install an antivirus and anti-malware program.
- Consider activating family Wi-Fi settings to safeguard vulnerable family members.
- Create a household where discussing suspicious behavior is rewarded and encouraged.
Protecting your assets and personal information is a top priority, but you also play an important role. Following the aforementioned cybersecurity best practices can help you avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime.
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