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1. Protect Yourself and Your Information. Move away from the idea of "it won't happen to me." Protect yourself and your information. If you are vulnerable to cybercriminal attacks, you may also be putting your family, friends, and organization at risk.
2. Review Your Passwords. Ensure that your passwords are strong and contain a variety of characters. Change your passwords regularly. Do not use the same password for different website accounts. Do not share your passwords with anyone.
3. Be Cautious of Email Attachments. Do not open email attachments that you were not expecting. If you are unsure of the authenticity, contact the sender to verify. Always be vigilant against attacks that may come through email attachments.
4. Avoid Public Wi-Fi Networks. Do not use insecure or public Wi-Fi networks for personal tasks such as online shopping, medical appointments, banking, or registrations.
5. Secure Your Webcam. Use a piece of opaque tape or a webcam cover to close your webcam when not in use. Cybercriminals may use webcams to gather information, so do not make their job easier.
6. Keep Your Browsers Up to Date. Ensure your internet browsers and related extensions are up to date.
7. Maintain a Secure Network. Use a strong password for your home Wi-Fi network. Update and change the passwords of all connected devices regularly.
8. Be Wary of Phishing Emails. Be vigilant against phishing emails and do not rush to respond or click on links.
9. Do Not Trust Anyone on Social Media. Approach individuals trying to gather your personal information with suspicion.
10. Lock Your Devices. Always lock your devices using a security access code when not in use.
11. Protect Your Systems. Ensure that antivirus, firewall, and ad-blocking software are regularly updated.
12. Set Up 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication). Link your accounts to your phone or email for two-factor verification.
13. Monitor Your Bank Accounts and Set Up Fraud Alerts. Stay alert for any unauthorized or suspicious account activities.
14. Clean Up Your Applications. Review and update the applications on your devices.
15. Check Application Permissions. Be cautious when installing new applications from unknown sources.
16. Disable Automatic Connections. Turn off automatic connections to unknown networks or devices.
17. Research and Share. Compile useful security tips and share them with others to promote safety.
18. Be Vigilant. Exercise caution when faced with unexpected offers or messages.
19. Update Your Software. Ensure that all software on your personal devices is regularly updated.
20. Back Up Your Data. Back up your important files frequently.
21. Check Your Email Accounts. Review and secure your email accounts regularly.
22. Monitor Account Activities. Regularly review the activity logs of your accounts.
23. Avoid Clicking Suspicious Links. Avoid clicking on short links from unknown or suspicious sources.
24. Have a Backup Plan. Update the recovery options associated with your accounts.
25. Be a Smart Shopper. Exercise caution when saving payment information online.
26. Create an Alternative Email Account. Use a separate email address for online subscriptions or activities.
27. Be Skeptical. Be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true.
28. Avoid Granting Administrator Rights. Understand and inquire about the access rights requested by new software or applications.
29. Disable Location Services. Turn off location services when not needed to prevent unauthorized access to your location information.
30. Disconnect. Cut off the internet connection when not needed.
31. Develop a Security Plan. Create a checklist for cybersecurity practices and reminders for regular updates and backups.
(Source: Ankara University Information Processing Department: [Link to the original article])
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous day!
2. Review Your Passwords. Ensure that your passwords are strong and contain a variety of characters. Change your passwords regularly. Do not use the same password for different website accounts. Do not share your passwords with anyone.
3. Be Cautious of Email Attachments. Do not open email attachments that you were not expecting. If you are unsure of the authenticity, contact the sender to verify. Always be vigilant against attacks that may come through email attachments.
4. Avoid Public Wi-Fi Networks. Do not use insecure or public Wi-Fi networks for personal tasks such as online shopping, medical appointments, banking, or registrations.
5. Secure Your Webcam. Use a piece of opaque tape or a webcam cover to close your webcam when not in use. Cybercriminals may use webcams to gather information, so do not make their job easier.
6. Keep Your Browsers Up to Date. Ensure your internet browsers and related extensions are up to date.
7. Maintain a Secure Network. Use a strong password for your home Wi-Fi network. Update and change the passwords of all connected devices regularly.
8. Be Wary of Phishing Emails. Be vigilant against phishing emails and do not rush to respond or click on links.
9. Do Not Trust Anyone on Social Media. Approach individuals trying to gather your personal information with suspicion.
10. Lock Your Devices. Always lock your devices using a security access code when not in use.
11. Protect Your Systems. Ensure that antivirus, firewall, and ad-blocking software are regularly updated.
12. Set Up 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication). Link your accounts to your phone or email for two-factor verification.
13. Monitor Your Bank Accounts and Set Up Fraud Alerts. Stay alert for any unauthorized or suspicious account activities.
14. Clean Up Your Applications. Review and update the applications on your devices.
15. Check Application Permissions. Be cautious when installing new applications from unknown sources.
16. Disable Automatic Connections. Turn off automatic connections to unknown networks or devices.
17. Research and Share. Compile useful security tips and share them with others to promote safety.
18. Be Vigilant. Exercise caution when faced with unexpected offers or messages.
19. Update Your Software. Ensure that all software on your personal devices is regularly updated.
20. Back Up Your Data. Back up your important files frequently.
21. Check Your Email Accounts. Review and secure your email accounts regularly.
22. Monitor Account Activities. Regularly review the activity logs of your accounts.
23. Avoid Clicking Suspicious Links. Avoid clicking on short links from unknown or suspicious sources.
24. Have a Backup Plan. Update the recovery options associated with your accounts.
25. Be a Smart Shopper. Exercise caution when saving payment information online.
26. Create an Alternative Email Account. Use a separate email address for online subscriptions or activities.
27. Be Skeptical. Be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true.
28. Avoid Granting Administrator Rights. Understand and inquire about the access rights requested by new software or applications.
29. Disable Location Services. Turn off location services when not needed to prevent unauthorized access to your location information.
30. Disconnect. Cut off the internet connection when not needed.
31. Develop a Security Plan. Create a checklist for cybersecurity practices and reminders for regular updates and backups.
(Source: Ankara University Information Processing Department: [Link to the original article])
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous day!