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In the last ten years technology has
etched itself into our daily lives so
deeply that virtual safety is just as
important as physical safety.
Here are some tips to help you stay
safe online.
Do NOT:
Provide personal information,
including full name or either of your
parent's names.
Enter Social Security, credit card,
Medicare or driver's license
numbers on sites you trust, or
share passwords or locations You
never know who’s watching.
Click on ads or email links that have
not been verified.
Send money without checking
them out first.
Remember to be...
Conscious of your posts on social
media and the amount of
information you're giving out
Respectful of others online and
mindful of humor and sarcasm. It
can be difficult to read tone.
Cautious of sending photos online,
even fully clothed. Your image can
fall into the hands of shady vendors.
Aware of the permissions you give
apps and know what they can do
without your approval.
Awake to abuse or cyber bullying
and report harmful activity.
Always:
Log completely off any computer,
site or app used outside your
personal devices.
For More Tips and
Lock your phone, laptop, tablet, or
other personal devices every time
Other Ways to
you are done using them.
Check the sources of any media or
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news for credibility before believing
them. Visit Our Online
Create strong and unique passwords Guide
which should be changed at least
twice a year.
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For more information about safety
online visit the Office of Technology
Services, OTS, website and click the
Cyber Security Awareness tab.
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