Social media is a great way to stay in touch with family, friends and keep up to date on the latest news. However, it’s important to know how to manage the security and privacy settings on your accounts, so that your personal information remains inaccessible to anyone but you.
The NCSC has loads of tips for securing your accounts on each different platform, as well as how to report your concerns around others or fake profiles. Click the link below to take a look:
What makes a strong password?
More than 12 characters. Ideally more than 16.
A mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols.
Doesn’t include any personal information.
A password that you have never used before.
Completely unique to each website.
We recommend using some random words that are easy to remember, paired with numbers and special characters. Such as 1Hippo!2Pizza!3Rocket!
Click below for further information about how to create a secure password
Quick links and contact information for agencies that offer support and guidance for concerns online.
Be careful when using Online Banking, this section goes through the following topics:
How to check if you are on a secure website.
How to avoid financial scams.
What scams to look out for.
How to report financial scams.
Learn how to keep your mobile devices secure with a range of antivirus software and tips.
Check out these quick-links:
Emails are one of the biggest ways to fall victim to fraud.
Top Tips:
Check for spelling mistakes.
Check where the email came from.
Hover your mouse over links.
Don’t download any attachments.
Antivirus Software is made to detect and remove viruses from your device.
What do Viruses do?
Your files may not open
Your device becomes too slow or stops working
Your personal information has been taken
Purchases being made without your knowledge
Spam – Random emails, often containing malware.
Spear Phishing – A criminal who uses information about you to gain your trust and trick you into giving away bank details etc.
Baiting – Leaving a USB stick with malware on it lying around, hoping someone will use it.
Dumpster Diving – Criminals rooting through rubbish bins to find confidential information about you.
Shoulder Surfing – Someone looks over your shoulder to see your password.
Quick videos to guide you through key chunks of information on how to stay safe, keep your device secure and make sure you don’t fall victim to fraudulent activities.