‘Twas the night before Unboxing Day, when all through the house
Not a device was updating, not even a Bluetooth mouse.
New gifts were opened, unwrapped with care
Waiting to be protected from cyber security scares.
Unboxing Day is a time to unwind and relax
And make sure threats don’t slip through the cracks.
For a holiday season filled with electronic gifts given
Protecting your devices is part of cyber safe livin’!
We know things get busy, it’s hard to remember
To secure new devices. So do it now, this December!
Use this Unboxing Day to secure that laptop or phone
Or smart device or tablet or even a drone!
MFA, updates, passwords and firewalls —
No need to worry if you haven’t heard of them all!
Each of these things can keep your tech secure,
And Get Cyber Safe is here to help you make sure.
MFA stands for multi-factor authentication.
Enable it wherever possible this winter vacation.
Add a layer of security to your accounts and devices.
When you use MFA, you can stay out of crisis!
Updates give your devices the latest software.
Set them to automatic to stay well prepared.
Firewalls and VPNs are tools you can use
To help give cyber criminals the cold winter blues.
Strong passwords are good, but passphrases are best.
They use multiple words and make scammers feel stressed.
Use a password manager to help you keep track
Share these tips with friends and family — it’s the gift that gives back!
Celebrate Unboxing Day, get the whole family involved,
Show cyber criminals that you’re stronger than them all!
If you received a new device this holiday season,
Make sure to Get Cyber Safe (you have a very good reason!)
