This article will help you understand your online risk and provide tips to keep you safe
We strongly encourage everyone to take inventory of their online activities and educate themselves on the risks associated with those activities.
Here’s a quick checklist of things which should be considered:
Understanding your online activity
- Teenagers or children for example may not be aware of the risks of visiting unknown websites or connecting to public WiFi.
- Which accounts or apps have your credit card or banking information?
- Do you change your passwords regularly?
- Do you or people in your household connect to public WiFi?
- Be aware of the type of activity anyone uses when connected to your home network.
Know which devices are connected to your home networks
- Smart TVs
- Speakers(google, Alexa)
- Doorbells with cameras
- Tablets
- Computers
- Smart appliances/fridges
Tips to ensure your your cyber security is at its highest:
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Keep the firmware and software updated for your devices
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Use 2 Factor authentication on apps/websites whenever possible
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Install a virus and malware program and ensure its updated
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Use best practices for all passwords(mix of upper/lower case letters, numbers and special characters…and never use it more than once)
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Always check links before you click on them.
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Backup your data/devices
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Never share your personal data/passwords or banking information.
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Setup a guest WiFi as a way for guests to connect to your home WiFi
If you experience a cyber attack, contact our cyber experts immediately to assist.
Contact Us
Our agents and support team are here to answer questions, offer guidance and resolve any Cyber attacks.
To reach us:
Phone: +1 (223) 232-2220
Email: customersupport@cyberaid.app
You can submit a request in our Help Center or chat with us using our chatbot or our mobile cyber app.