Safe and secure online - tips and tricks 🌐🔐

Safe and secure online: tips for responsible online use 🌐🔐

 

Unfortunately, we see phishing and scams becoming a constant challenge online every day.

Here are 10 helpful tips and tricks to make your online experience safer and more enjoyable!

 

1. 🧐 Check URLs: Before clicking on a link, especially in emails or on social media, check the URL carefully to avoid phishing sites.

2. 🔒 Use strong passwords: Use strong passwords for accounts with a combination of letters, numbers and symbols. A password manager can help you manage these.

3. 📶 Secure Wi-Fi connection: Make sure your office Wi-Fi is secure and use a VPN connection for public Wi-Fi if necessary.

4. 🚫 Be careful with personal information: Don't share sensitive data like social security numbers or financial information publicly online.

5. 🤳 Check your privacy settings: Regularly review your privacy settings on social media and other platforms.

6. 📧 Be careful with emails: Do not open suspicious email attachments or click on links in unexpected emails.

7. 🛡️ Keep software up to date: Make sure your operating systems and applications are up to date to receive security updates.

8. 🕵️‍♀️ Watch out for scams: Be suspicious of unknown people or unexpected prize notifications.

9. 🙅‍♂️ Avoid clickbait: Be wary of sensational headlines or “too good to be true” offers.

10. 🔄 Data backup: Regularly back up important data to avoid losses due to hardware failures or malware.