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 +===== Passwords =====
  
-===== Internet Habits =====+  * **Strong password -** Lock your online accounts, computer, phone, and other devices with passwords of at least eight characters (longer is better), and include upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols. 
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 +  * **Two-factor authentication -** Turn on and use Two-factor authentication whenever available to create an added layer of security. Make use of authentication apps where possible. 
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 +  * **Keep passwords secret -** Don't write down, save or disclose your passwords and pins to coworkers or businesses. Refrain from using the same password for all your accounts.  
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 +===== Internet =====
  
   * **Click smart -** Before clicking on a link, hover your mouse over the link and check the dialogue window that appears. Make sure the link in the window matches the link you are about to click.   * **Click smart -** Before clicking on a link, hover your mouse over the link and check the dialogue window that appears. Make sure the link in the window matches the link you are about to click.
  
-  * **Be wary of popups -** some popups contain viruses which can be triggered by clicks.+  * **Be wary of popups -** Some popups contain viruses which can be triggered by clicks.
  
   * **Avoid suspicious content -** Avoid websites that contain questionable content such as illegal downloads, sexual content, free prizes, etc.   * **Avoid suspicious content -** Avoid websites that contain questionable content such as illegal downloads, sexual content, free prizes, etc.
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   * **Defend your computer -** Keep all software current (including your web browser) with automatic updates and install all security updates that your IT department recommends. Use antivirus, antispam, and antispyware software and activate your firewall.   * **Defend your computer -** Keep all software current (including your web browser) with automatic updates and install all security updates that your IT department recommends. Use antivirus, antispam, and antispyware software and activate your firewall.
-  * Think before you share sensitive information - Look for signs that a web page is safe before you enter sensitive personal or business data. Look for a web address with http__s__ ("s" for secure) and a closed padlock - see image here+ 
 +  * **Think before you share sensitive information -** Look for signs that a web page is safe before you enter sensitive personal or business data. Look for a web address with http__s__ ("s" for secure) and a closed padlock or menu icon in front of the web address - see image [[:site_security.png|here.]]
  
  
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-===== Email scams =====+===== Email ===== 
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 +  * **Scam and phishing attempts -** Look out for alarmist messages, misspellings and grammatical errors, deals that sound too good to be true, requests for sensitive info like account numbers, and other signs of a scam.
  
   * **Unsolicited emails -** Any unsolicited emails should raise a red flag immediately.   * **Unsolicited emails -** Any unsolicited emails should raise a red flag immediately.
  
-  * **Think before you download -** Read, Read, Read! Always check the entire email before you download any attachments. Attachments may contain viruses and malware.+  * **Think before you click -** Read, Read, Read! Always check the entire email before you download any attachments. Attachments may contain viruses and malware. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of an email confirm with the sender that the message is real or visit the official website by typing the address yourself.
  
   * **Take action -** Once you've identified a suspicious email, make sure employees know what actions to take, and who to report the threat to.   * **Take action -** Once you've identified a suspicious email, make sure employees know what actions to take, and who to report the threat to.
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 +===== Protect your data on the go =====
  
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 ===== Social Media ===== ===== Social Media =====