The document outlines key online security tips for business owners, emphasizing the importance of using strong, unique passwords and changing them frequently. It advises only trusting verified channels, remaining calm when confronted with potential scams, and guarding sensitive personal information. Additionally, it warns against using unsecured public Wi-Fi and recommends using a VPN for secure connections.

1. KEY ONLINE
SECURITY TIPS
FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
5
CHANGE PASSWORDS OFTEN
While it may be convenient, never use the same password for
different accounts and devices. Instead, opt for various strong
passwords — at least eight characters long, with a
combination of upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and
symbols — that are frequently changed. Also, never share
passwords with anyone.
Staying safe from cyber scammers is getting
more challenging by the day. But there are
easy ways to ensure you don't become
a victim of fraud and deceit online.
TRUST ONLY VERIFIED
AND OFFICIAL CHANNELS
Imposter apps and websites can look like the real
deal, so be extra alert when downloading, uploading,
or accessing information. QNET, for instance, only has
one award-winning mobile app, which, along with
our verified social media accounts, are all linked to
the company's official website.
DON'T PANIC
Scammers rely on victims panicking, leading to
rushed and poor judgment calls. So, no matter
how distressing scam messages or calls may be,
don't stress and don't react in haste. Instead,
ensure you get all the information you need before
checking with the correct authorities.
GUARD YOUR
SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Hackers can glean your personal info from a variety
of sources. So be careful when posting about
birthdays, addresses, names of family members etc.
online. Also be wary of scammers seeking one-time
passwords (OTPs) and security codes. As a general
rule, legit organisations like QNET never ask for
personal information via SMS, email or phone call.
BE CAREFUL OF
SHARED/PUBLIC WIFI
Public WiFi is generally not secure. So always confirm
that links are authentic before connecting. It's also a
good idea to use a virtual private network (VPN) that
encrypts your data when away from home, and to
ensure that your devices are updated with
anti-malware and anti-virus protection.
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