- Change default passwords.
Devices and accounts often come with preset, default passwords. Be sure to change them during the set-up process. - Do not use the same password for all of your accounts which could create a single point of failure.
- Create a strong password.
Use at least 12-character long passwords that contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters, special characters (@, #, $, %, etc.), and numbers.. - Don’t use personal information in your passwords or security questions.
- Whenever possible choose Multi-factor Authentication (MFA).
- Do not ever save your passwords in your browser or applications.
- Sign out of your accounts once you are no longer using them.
- Review all your devices and applications for privacy and security permissions.
If access to content (e.g., contacts, location, camera, microphone, etc.) is not needed to deliver the service, do not accept the use of it, or turn it off to better protect your privacy. - Manage the privacy and security setting on your devices, online services, and applications.
Only share information that’s required, and nothing more. - Avoid bad actors
Verify the requester before sharing any personal data.
• Check email addresses
• Beware of embedded links or attachments
• Never provide personal information via email or phone
• Go directly to the company’s website to follow up on a message instead of replying through an internal link
• Stay vigilant and use caution when asked to do something new, unusual, or different
• Slow down and think carefully before you act - Don’t share your phone with others.
- Use blurred virtual backgrounds or privacy screens to hide personal information.
- Update software regularly.
Keep your software up to date-it’s one of the most effective security tools you have.
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