Cybercrime
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Good Evening Residents,
We hope this WM Now message finds you well.
How to reduce your chances of becoming a victim
There are a number of steps you can take to reduce the risk of cybercrime:-
When creating passwords, use three unrelated words, and think of three different words for each account. This means that if one is compromised the others are safe Never give personal or sensitive details out online or over email Make sure all devices have up-to-date anti-virus software and a firewall installed Keep software and apps regularly updated Only download from legal, trusted websites Only open emails and attachments from known and trusted sources Only ever use websites that start with https://, however make sure that you're on the correct site by sense-checking the full website address Avoid using public WiFi hotspots that are not secure, use your mobile data. If you have no choice but to use Public WiFi, then only use it with a Virtual Private Network enabled on your device Regularly back up your data Control your social media accounts – regularly check your privacy settings and how your data is being used and shared Be cautious of internet chats and online dating – there’s no guarantee you’re speaking to who you think Be extremely cautious if you’re asked for money
Stay Safe.
Regards.
LPA - Dudley Central Team 2 ‘Working in partnership, making communities safer’ | ||
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