We have tips on how to protect yourself and stay alert against cyber crime.
Cyber crime includes more than fraudulent e-mail messages and fake websites that allow criminals to take your money. A cyber crime may involve tactics using ransomware, where criminals lock you out of your files until they receive a ransom, or phony phone calls, such as criminals pretending to represent a tech support company so they can get your information.
Protect yourself from a range of cyber crimes by taking these precautions:
Use a firewall to protect your computer. Encrypt your home Wi-Fi network. Back up your files regularly. Create strong passwords and share them only when necessary. Don’t respond to spam e-mails. Download with caution. Monitor your financial accounts regularly for fraudulent activity. Don’t visit suspicious websites or follow links to sources you don’t trust. Keep your computer current by updating antivirus software, antispyware, operating system, and system patches. Don’t share your personal information with sources you don’t trust, especially pop-ups. Have different passwords for work related and non-work related accounts. When you’re not using your computer, turn it off. Don’t give control of your computer to an unauthorized third party.
