GOOD ONLINE SECURITY HABITS
GOOD ONLINE SECURITY
HABITS
Submitted by: Rashi
Kashyap
Submitted to: Miss
Aarti Vig
CREATE STRONG PASSWORDS AND
CHANGE THEM ACCORDINGLY
Passwords are the keys to the kingdom and are often the only thing standing between your private information and the rest of the world.
Make passwords long and complex
Use a mix of upper and lower case letters Use numeric and special characters when possible
Use abbreviations of phrases which are not guessable
LOCK YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN
If you leave your computer unlocked and unattended, you never know who might use it.
These people pose a threat in the sense that they may potentially turn private information public or download malware or other unwanted viruses.
USE PUBLIC WI-FI SAFELY
Do not enter sensitive personal information such as bank account details
Ensure websites use HTTPs and display a lock icon
Try to avoid ever using a public computer to access personal and sensitive information
Use it only for general web browsing such as weather forecasts or restaurant reviews
BACK UP YOUR DATA
Backing up your data save you a lot of stress down the road, especially if you are unfortunate enough to lose you data. There is also no real reason not to. It is extremely simple to back up your information and the benefits definitely outweigh the costs. So if you haven’t already, then do so today!
THINK BEFORE YOU POST TO
SOCIAL MEDIA
Ask friends and family to keep your personal information private on social media
Be cautious when participating in games and surveys or when clicking on links shared by others Review and update your social media privacy and security settings often
SOME OTHER MEASURES TO FOLLOW
Use anti-virus and separate anti-spyware software and keep it up to date.
Do not open e-mails or attachments from unknown sources. Be suspicious of any attachments, even if it appears to be from someone you know.
Disconnect from the internet when it is not in use.
Adjust the security
HABITS
Submitted by: Rashi
Kashyap
Submitted to: Miss
Aarti Vig
CREATE STRONG PASSWORDS AND
CHANGE THEM ACCORDINGLY
Passwords are the keys to the kingdom and are often the only thing standing between your private information and the rest of the world.
Make passwords long and complex
Use a mix of upper and lower case letters Use numeric and special characters when possible
Use abbreviations of phrases which are not guessable
LOCK YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN
If you leave your computer unlocked and unattended, you never know who might use it.
These people pose a threat in the sense that they may potentially turn private information public or download malware or other unwanted viruses.
USE PUBLIC WI-FI SAFELY
Do not enter sensitive personal information such as bank account details
Ensure websites use HTTPs and display a lock icon
Try to avoid ever using a public computer to access personal and sensitive information
Use it only for general web browsing such as weather forecasts or restaurant reviews
BACK UP YOUR DATA
Backing up your data save you a lot of stress down the road, especially if you are unfortunate enough to lose you data. There is also no real reason not to. It is extremely simple to back up your information and the benefits definitely outweigh the costs. So if you haven’t already, then do so today!
THINK BEFORE YOU POST TO
SOCIAL MEDIA
Ask friends and family to keep your personal information private on social media
Be cautious when participating in games and surveys or when clicking on links shared by others Review and update your social media privacy and security settings often
SOME OTHER MEASURES TO FOLLOW
Use anti-virus and separate anti-spyware software and keep it up to date.
Do not open e-mails or attachments from unknown sources. Be suspicious of any attachments, even if it appears to be from someone you know.
Disconnect from the internet when it is not in use.
Adjust the security