Cyber-crime prevention – Basics 101

Tips to stay protected against cyber related crime:

Have strong passwords: Your password is the key to your online life, so make sure it’s strong.

Use Anti-Virus software: Anti-Virus software is your first line of defence, make sure you use it, and it’s kept up to date.

Always update software: Vulnerabilities are like holes in your devices system, updates and patches fill those holes to prevent data breaches.

Always back up data: Make copies of things that are important to you, keep these copies safe.

Turn on Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): 2FA proves you are who you claim to be online! This is a good feature to ensure everything is secure.

Don’t use free Wi-Fi for EVERYTHING: Public or free wi-fi isn’t secure. Someone could be monitoring.

Don’t click on links or attachments: Clicking on unverified links or attachments could give criminals access to your devices.

Always question any requests for personal information: Criminals will tell you all sorts of stories to part with your money or data!

For more information on Cyber Crime prevention visit our website: Advice about fraud | West Mercia Police

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Ashley Smith
(Police, Police Community Support Officer, Kempsey and Alfrick SNT)