Cyber-Safe When On Line

Kiplinger ran a story for elders about staying cyber-safe online. Beware Fraudsters When You Go Online discusses cybersecurity safety.  The tips include a strong password (I know we’ve heard this before, but it’s so important) ,using tw0-factor authentication and even fingerprint ID to log on.  Do this for every one of your online interfaces: for your email, your financial accounts and your social media.  Keep your software and anti-virus updated (include your smart phone-update those apps!).  Backup critical data (even a hard copy), don’t share your passwords, don’t use the same password for everything, keep a hard copy of your passwords, don’t click on links in emails and remember your bank,  Social Security and the IRS will not email you. You didn’t really win a foreign country’s lottery. Don’t open attachments.  Be mindful when on your computer. Think before you click!