Keep Your Devices Safe

• Use up-to-date anti-virus software.
• Keep passwords private.
• Don’t use public wi-fi accounts when shopping or banking online.

Stay Safe While Banking Online

• Don’t do your banking on public wi-fi.
• Create strong passwords.
• Bank with a financial institution that has industry-standard technology.
• (C1st has this and offers several layers of security.)
• Learn to recognize Phishing and other types of scams.

Be Cautious on Social Media

• Lock down privacy settings.
• Be careful what you share.
• Be selective with friends.
• Avoid (and report) duplicate friend requests.
• Click links with caution.
• Don’t use social credentials to sign in to 3rd party sites.
• Handle passwords with care.

Get more detail on social media safety here.

Avoid Online Shopping Scams

• Always get tracking numbers.
• Be wary of U.S. sellers who say they’re out of the country.
• Don’t wire funds directly. Always use a credit card.
• Be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true.