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Our focus is on the home user, and how to secure your privacy and safety online. We live in a world where having an online presence can be dangerous. Just surfing the web involves risk. Therefore, it is important to keep this in mind whenever you are connected to the internet.
- Keep your operating system and all software updated to the latest versions.
- Change default router SSID and passwords for WiFi, Ethernet and Cable.
- Change default passwords for smart appliances and gadgets.
- Use multi-factor authentication whenever possible.
- Keep your browser updated to the latest version, and install recommended security extensions.
- Go through your browser's privacy/security settings and make changes to ensure privacy.
- Download apps only from official websites.
- Use anti-virus, anti-malware, and firewall software.
- Use a VPN on public WiFi.
- Do not automatically click on links-- instead hover over them to view where they lead.
- Do not share your WiFi password, email address or telephone number with casual acquaintances.
- Do not open emails from unknown senders.
- Turn off location-tracking on your smart phone, go through privacy/security settings and make changes to ensure privacy!
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