Secure your accounts

From: Get Cyber Safe

Your online accounts hold a lot of personal data. Make sure that information stays safe with account security tips from Get Cyber Safe.

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Keep your private information private

We’re lucky to live in an age where everything we need is right at our fingertips: we can pay our bills, buy our groceries and even meet our soulmates online.

Unfortunately, this also means that more of our private information is at risk of being exposed than ever before. But by taking a few simple steps to secure your accounts, you can keep your personal information safe and sound.

Passphrases, passwords and PINs

Using unique and complex passphrases and passwords for every account and device is one of the best ways to keep your personal information safe.

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Multi-factor authentication

Enabling multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts and devices to keep your information safe.

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Password managers

Passphrases and passwords can be hard to remember. Password managers help you keep track of login information across many accounts and devices.

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Social media

If you’re not careful, social media can be an easy way for cyber criminals to learn more about you. Take these precautions before you post.

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Resources

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