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One of the most important ways to protect your privacy, your information and your accounts is to ensure that your devices are secure by following these tips:
Keep all device, including mobile, operating systems and web browsers up-to-date. - There are always new security flaws and vulnerabilities that must be patched. Most operating systems and web browsers allow you to set it up so that updates automatically install when released.
Keep apps up-to-date. - A lot of users are good at keeping operating systems and web browsers up-to-date, but then forget about all of the other applications they use on their computer or mobile device. These need to be updated as well and most of these also have the ability to turn on updates automatically when released.
Use security software -
Backup your data -
Computer Security
Computer Security
This video will give you a basic overview of how to protect your computer including tips reviewed above such as:
Install security software on your computer and have it update automatically.
Set your operating system and web browser to automatically update.
Resource: FTC Computer Security
Securing Your Wireless Network
Securing Your Wireless Network
Most homes now have wireless connectivity and it is important to make sure that the network is secured properly to prevent unauthorized use. The video shows you what can happen when having unsecured wireless connectivity, such as when using "Free WiFi".
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