CyberSecurity Advice

Easy to follow cyber security tips and advice

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Cancel account 'security qtions' asking about personal info. Answers usually easy to find out to break into account #cybersecurity #cybersec

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If you use remote access tools (SSH/Teamviewer) always disable them if not needed anymore, or people could log back in later. #cybersecurity

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If using Tor or Tor Browser, keep sessions short. The more you browse, the more identifiable you become. #privacy #cybersecurity #cybersec

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Always update software, including operating system and antivirus, whenever you are informed an update is available. #cybersecurity #cybersec

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Always update software, including operating system and antivirus, whenever you are informed an update is available. #cybersecurity #cybersec

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Check if security pop ups come from your system or not by minimising the browser window. If not on your system, you can ignore the message

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Don't save passwords in your browser. Its been found that browsers can leak these details during online sessions. #cybersecurity #cybersec

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You should always change the default username and password on a router. #cybersecurity #cybersec #compusec #itsecurity

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For top secret information, you should store it in encrypted form, and preferably, not on a connected device #cybersecurity #cybersec

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If you get emailed/messaged to change payment details, always check in person that actual person/place has made request for change #cybersec

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Don't plug in USB disks which you don't know the contents of into your computer. They may contain malware or other nasties #CyberSecurity

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If selling or disposing comps/gadgets make sure you delete sensitive data (best with deletion software), or data can still be retrieved

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When shopping online, check out as a guest if you can. Then card details shouldn't be stored, and can't be stolen by hackers at later date

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For good p/words use p/word managers, or come up with sentences which you take initials of to turn into a p/word eg: https://t.co/kJUUt0yjJd

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For internet purchases, use a single bank account & card, which contain only as much money as you need #CyberSecurity #Security #CyberSec