Tips to stay safe online
The Internet is a public place and it is up to you to protect yourself.
Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.
Be mindful of what you share online and what site you share it to.
Do not just accept terms and conditions; read it.
Check out the privacy policy page of a website to learn how the website handles the information you share.
Know the security features of the social networking site you use. By keeping your profile private, search engines will not be able to scan your profile.
Do not share your password with anyone.
Avoid logging in to public networks/Wi-Fi. Browsing in "incognito (or private) mode," a feature of the browser, will not protect you from hackers.
Do not talk to strangers whether online or face-to-face.
Never post anything about a future vacation. It is similar to posting, "Rob my house at this date."
Add friends you know in real life.
Avoid visiting untrusted websites.
Install and update an antivirus software on your computer. Use only one anti-virus software to avoid conflicts.
If you have a Wi-Fi at home, make it a private network by adding a password.
Avoid downloading anything from untrusted websites. You are most in peer-to-peer downloads (torrents) as the download is most likely not monitored by the site owner.
Buy the software; do not use pirated ones.
Do not reply or click links from suspicious emails.
