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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Passphrases, passwords and PINs
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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Multi-factor authentication
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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Password managers
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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Social media

Resources

What's in your cyber security backpack?

What's in your cyber security backpack?

Your backpack is filled with tools to help you succeed in school. Since your devices are a big part of your school year, why not include some cyber tools that will keep you safe online?

How password managers help prevent credential stuffing attacks

How password managers help prevent credential stuffing attacks

Unique passwords protect your accounts from credential stuffing, but they can also be hard to remember. Learn how password managers can help.

Video: Two factor authentication

Video: Two factor authentication

A holiday song that also explains the importance of using multi-factor authentication to your overall cyber security.

Blogs

Blogs

Read up on the latest cyber threats and tips for keeping yourself, your family and your business cyber safe.

Resources

Resources

Visual learner? Check these out for tips and tricks to keep yourself, your family and your business secure from cyber threats.

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Become a champion

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