It’s crucial for all of us to take steps to protect our data, systems and devices. Here are a few simple recommendations to help keep you cyber-safe:
- Regularly updating your apps and software will help boost your devices defences
- Activate two-factor authentication and use a strong password or unique passphrase
- Don’t share your personal information or whereabouts on social media
- Never give out your personal information over the phone unless you have properly identified the caller
- Check the sender address on all correspondence you receive, and never click on a link if you are unsure
- Financial and government instituations will not ask you to perform financial transactions over the phone
- Check trusted sources for contact information and current scam alerts if unsure
- Report any suspicious activity to the instituation and ScamWatch
Sources: www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics and https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam