National Cyber Security Awareness Month was created to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Below are some tips that will help keep you safer online.
• Set strong passwords. Especially for sensitive online accounts (such as online banking), make sure your passwords are complex and unique. Do not set passwords that will be easy for cyber criminals to guess.
• Keep a clean machine. Keep your software and operating system updated. This will help your computer better fight against malware.
• Be cautious online. Do not click on suspicious links or download items from unknown sources. Only use secure wireless networks and websites (those that start with https://) when conducting sensitive activities online.
• Lock your devices when you’re away. Prevent others from accessing your computer and mobile devices by locking your devices when they are not in use.
• Use social networks carefully. Do not divulge sensitive information (such as your address or birthday) over social media. Set your social network privacy settings so only your real friends and family can see your information.
• Check your bank and credit card statements regularly. Make sure that any charges were authorized by you.
For additional resources, visit http://security.uci.edu or http://staysafeonline.org
We encourage the community to partner with the UC Irvine Police Department to prevent or report crime by calling (949) 824-5223. If you wish to remain Anonymous, call “OC Crime Stoppers” by dialing 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227), text "OCCS" plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or use the website http://occrimestoppers.org
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