Top 10 Tips To Protect Your Online Privacy

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Top 10 Tips To Protect Your Online Privacy1. Understand That Hacks Happen 2. Utilize Strong Passwords 3. Always “Update Now” 4. Beware Of Phishing 5. When In Doubt / Throw It Out 6. Enhance Your Privacy Settings 7. Keep Critical Data Separate 8. Utilize TOR 9. Enhance Your Router Security 10.Don’t Trust Free Wifi HotSpots



"The chances of you being hacked far exceeds the chances of your home being burglarized."


- Kevin Clark, First Assistant Monmouth County Prosecutor, an expert in cybercrime.

Ta k e A p p r o p r i a t e P r e c a u t i o n s


The Best Protection Begins With A Strong Password

Author: Katie Bair / UC Merced Information and Technology



Choose Your Password Wisely

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Always choose to stay up-to-date.Many prompted updates are related to improvements

that reduce vulnerability and enhance security.



Beware Of Phishing



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When In Doubt, Throw It Out

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Enhance Your Privacy SettingsAcross All Platforms




…assume that somewhere in your network is a weak link.

Don’t do anything onlineyou wouldn’t do in public…


You may have the best privacy settings possible…


…but if you share something with a friend who’s account gets compromised, anything you sent them is now vulnerable.



Consider making lists that compartmentalize your social network into smaller groups like work, family, and friends. You may even decide to make a specific

"VIP" group for those you trust the most.


Secure & Store Sensitive Data Separately.




Back Up Everything You Don’t Want To Lose.



Prevent Your Browsing Habits From Being Monitored With Tor

Tor is a free software and network of servers that lets you browse the Internet without being tracked.

TorProject.org


http://TorProject.org

DO NOT use any router with WEP encryption. Standard WEP can be easily cracked within minutes. Update any WEP router to a more secure WPA2 router.



Exercise Caution On Free WiFi Networks

Safe For:• General Browsing• Google Searches

Best To Avoid:• Banking• Shopping• Password Protected Sites



To Review…1. Understand That Hacking Attempts Happen2. Use Strong Passwords/PassPhrases3. Update Your Security Settings Often4. Educate Yourself On Phishing Trends5. If It Smells “Phishy” Throw It Out! 6. Strengthen Your Privacy Settings7. Use External Drives For Important Information8. Try Using TOR To Stay Anonymous Online9. Update Your Wireless Router Security Settings10. Be Careful When Using Free Wifi Hotspots



Remember:

Being aware of the realistic risks you are most likely to face and taking the necessary preparations to protect

yourself, is your best defense against those who wish to do harm.

Awareness + Preparation = SafetyProperty of SpencerCoursen.com @ 2015 All Rights Reserved.



Spencer Coursen is a combat veteran, expert security consultant, threat assessment advisor, and protective intelligence strategist. Over the course of his diverse career he has advanced, planned, and led more than 300 protective missions to 163 different countries. He is the founder of Coursen Security Group which provides security consulting services on how to most effectively reduce risk, prevent violence, and enhance the certainty of safety for all involved.

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