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Cyber smart checklist

How many can you tick off?

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If you’ve been affected by an incident online, or targeted by a scammer, contact the National Cyber Security Centre

  • Use long, strong, unique passphrases

    • Use a different passphrase for every account. A password manager can help you remember them all.

  • Turn on 2FA

    • Add an extra layer of protection to your most important accounts with multi-factor authentication (2FA).

  • Think before you click

    • Pause, think, and verify before clicking a link, opening an attachment or accepting an unexpected request.

  • Review your privacy settings

    • Check who can see your information and limit what you share publicly online.

  • Be careful what you share online

    • Think twice before sharing content online or pasting information into AI tools. If in doubt, leave it out.

  • Keep work and personal seperate

    • Use your personal email for personal accounts and think carefully before sharing work information with AI tools.

  • Turn on automatic updates

    • Turn on automatic updates so your devices and apps can protect themselves against the latest security threats.

  • Delete what you don't use

    • Remove old apps and accounts you no longer need to reduce your digital footprint.

  • Secure your home Wi-Fi

    • Secure your home Wi-Fi by changing your router’s default password to a long, strong and unique passphrase. Keep connected devices updated and consider using a guest network for smart devices.

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