Cyber security tips for your regular life

1. Are you safe in this cyber
world?
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2. Do not share personal information
Security tip 1

3. Use strong passwords
• using a combination of capital and lower-case letters, numbers and
symbols
• making it between eight and 12 characters long
• avoiding the use of personal data
• changing it regularly
• never using it for multiple accounts
• using two factor authentication
Security tip 2

4. Control access
• control physical access to premises and computers network
• restrict access to unauthorised users
• limit access to data or services through application controls
• restrict what can be copied from the system and saved to storage
devices
• limit sending and receiving of certain types of email attachments
Security tip 3

5. Use a different password for each account
• you use the same password for sites like Gmail, Facebook and
Outlook and your password for Facebook gets revealed to someone.
That person can then access your Gmail and Outlook accounts as well
Security tip 4

6. Use sites with HTTPS
• Ensure the URL of the site contains HTTPS instead of HTTP
• HTTPS is a protocol for browsing internet that uses encryption
techniques and is more secure than HTTP.
Security tip 5

7. Update programs and systems regularly
• Important software like browser, payment wallet apps should be
updated regularly
Security tip 6

8. Use security software/ sites
• Avoid opening links of lotteries, prizes, gifts, discounts
• Download all software from authentic sources, avoid downloading
software (executable files) from torrent sites
• Use a good anti-virus software suite
• While using third party computers or mobiles for browsing use the
private/incognito mode
• Be careful while downloading any free software or screensaver etc.
Security tip 7

9. Put up a firewall
• Firewalls are effectively gatekeepers between your computer and the
internet, and one of the major barriers to prevent the spread of cyber
threats such as viruses and malware. Make sure that you set up your
firewall devices properly or they may not be fully effective.
• Install and use a firewall, pop-up blocker and spyware detector
Security tip 8

10. Update programs and systems regularly
• Updates contain vital security upgrades that help protect against
known bugs and vulnerabilities
• Ensure that your virus definitions are up to date and run antivirus and
spyware detectors/cleaners regularly
Security tip 9

11. Monitor for intrusion
• You can use intrusion detectors to monitor system and unusual
network activity. If a detection system suspects a potential security
breach, it can generate an alarm, such as an email alert, based upon
the type of activity it has identified
Security tip 10

12. Raise awareness
• Your employees have a responsibility to help keep your business
secure. Make sure that they understand their role and any relevant
policies and procedures, and provide them with regular cyber security
awareness and training.
• Your kids/ spouse/ relatives using computer/ mobile for online
transactions, make sure that they understand their usage and sites
they visit.
Security tip 11

13. Beware of Phishing
• Attackers sometimes create a fake login webpage similar to that of
standard websites and ask users to enter their login credentials.
However, when entered, the login username &
• password go to the attacker instead of the intended website. This
attack is known as phishing.
• While logging in to any site, check the URL (the one in the address
bar), it should be exactly the same as the site you want to log in to
• Always type in the website address yourself rather than clicking on a
link provided.
Security tip 12

14. Use password securely
• While using third party computers, use an on-screen keyboard while
entering important details
• Never give your password to anyone. Your ISP/banks will never, ever
ask you for your password while you are online or via email
• Create nicknames that do not reflect your own name or anything
personal
Security tip 13

15. Regular files backup
• Make Backups of Important Files and Folders to protect important
files and records on your computer
• Keep Important Files and Folders to protected with password
Security tip 14

16. Check E-Mail attachments securely
• Be cautious of unsolicited offers . Never purchase anything advertised
through an unsolicited email
• Open email attachment carefully
• Keep Antivirus Email security on
Security tip 15

17. Secure downloads
• Never accept any kind of freebies or free downloads of any
pictures/music files
• Download all software from authentic sources, avoid downloading
software (executable files) from torrent sites
• Be careful while downloading any free software or screensaver etc.
• Never accept any kind of freebies or free downloads of any
pictures/music files
Security tip 16

18. Secure online
• Always LOGOUT or SIGNOUT
• Do not store passwords in browser
• Do not accept cookies policy
• Do not upload personal information
• Be secure on social networking site. Do not accept friend request
from strangers
• Keep 2 ids, one id OFFICAL, 2nd id for social networking sites like
facebook , yahoo, gmail
• Always talk with your parents or a responsible adult about your online
activities
Security tip 17

19. Secure online transactions
• URL of the site contains HTTPS instead of HTTP
• Type URL, do not click on shared/ forwarded links
• Always enter password from online keyboard
• After transaction, logout the session from browser/ app
• Do not share OTP for any transaction with anyone
• Always keep banking n credit card companies phone numbers in your
mobile
• SMS-Alert facility: Banks & credit cards should send u a sms as soon
money is withdrawn from your account or any monetary transaction
happens in your account.
Security tip 18