NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH

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A FEW TIPS TO HELP YOU BECOME #CYBERAWARE 

 

  • Ensure you don’t become a victim of a Phishing attack – NEVER open the attachment in emails if you cannot verify the source  

 

  • Follow this simple tip to avoid financial headaches – Limit your online banking, purchasing and other sensitive activities to https sites only  

 

  • Share this tip with colleagues helping them to stay safe when travelling for work –  Connecting to a VPN will secure all communication on an unsecured hotspot 

 

  • Stay protected against harmful websites that steal your personal information 

 

  • Avoid clicking through on popups whenever possible 

 

  • Use a cybersecurity software programme on your computer and devices 

 

  • Don’t make a cyber criminals job easy – almost two thirds of millennials (59%) share their personal travel plans on social media sites 

 

  • Having a secondary verification process for your accounts keeps you twice as safe online – use two factor authentication methods whenever possible.

 

  • Cybercriminal see unsecured hotspots as easy access to target you and your identity – Always opt for secured wifi connection (one with a password)

 

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