Safety tips to remember during the holiday shopping season and all year!
- Shop at online sites with web addresses that begin with the letters “https:” the “s” stands for secure communications. Also look for a padlock icon in the browser window.
- Don't shop on unsecured public Wi-Fi in places like a mall or restaurant.
- Ensure security software is updated on computers, tablets and mobile phones.
- Watch out and help protect the devices of family members who may not be technologically savvy, a wide range that goes from young children to older adults.
- Make sure anti-virus software for computers has a feature to stop malware, and that there is a firewall enabled to prevent intrusions.
- Use strong, unique passwords for online accounts.
- Use multi-factor authentication whenever possible.
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