It might be safe to say that I am kind of a SAFETY GURU and one might also say you shouldn’t re-blog about another blog. However, with all the new technology (iPad, smartphones, tablets, etc.) and with identity theft on the rise, I think this one is worth re-blogging.
Staying safe in the world of technology can be time consuming and confusing, but it is incredibly important! Here are some safety tips from the professionals on how to stay safe in this forever growing/changing world of technology – they are well worth the read.
6 tips for making public Wi-Fi safer for surfing
by Heinan Landa, The Business Journals.
Below is a summary of the 6 tips Heinan Landa reviews in detail on surfing a public Wi-Fi. Please click here for the link to view this important article on how to protect yourself when surfing a public Wi-Fi. Even if you are given a password, a public Wi-Fi is still public and your data is not protected.
- Don’t Share
- Firewall
- Browse using the HTTPS prefix
- Ensure email is encrypted
- Turn off and forget
- Twice as nice
click for full infographic by: www.top-criminal-justice-schools.net
6 Tips to protect yourself from Identity theft
Lisa Greene Lewis, US News & World Report
Even though technology continues to develop and grow, tips on how to keep yourself safe stay the same. Please click here for the link to view the six tips below in depth. When followed, these tips will help keep your identity safe!
- Create Strong Passwords and Update them Frequently
- Be Aware of What You Share
- Keep Sensitive Personal and Financial Documents Secure
- Protect Your Mobile Device
- Check Your Credit Report
- Don’t Fall for Phishing Scams
Create Strong Passwords
Microsoft
I know it’s a pain and it’s time consuming to reset your passwords. Then on top of that, you have to remember the new password….ugh. But not resetting your password or changing it only every once in a while is the most common mistake most people make. Here is a link from BestVPN.com that will help you create a strong password you can remember and test how strong it is. A password tip from ConnectSafely.org
Through a few simple steps, you can keep yourself and your identify safe. Remember that the time it takes to take these simple steps is a lot shorter than the amount of time it would take to straighten out a stolen identity.
Safe surfing!
Autumn
About the author:
Autumn Gilleard, was born and raised in Western Montana Autumn lives on a ranch with her husband, two daughters, and son. She enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her family 4-wheeling, fishing, rafting, and hiking. When not out on a adventure with her family, you can find her at the Missoula Taekwondo Center. Where she trains as a black belt and part of a competition team. (She is Worth the Fight……Hahahahah)
