Protect Your Digital Life This October

From banking and shopping to staying in touch with family and friends, much of our daily lives happens online.

October's Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as a reminder that a few simple steps can go a long way in helping you stay safer online. Here are three ways to strengthen your digital security:

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1. Strengthen Your Passwords

• Criminals look for easy ways to access your accounts and devices.
• Create complex passwords for each account using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using details like birthdays or family names.
• When available, turn on extra sign-in protections, like multi-factor authentication.

2. Keep Your Devices Up to Date

• Security updates help fix known weaknesses that cybercriminals can exploit.
• Regularly update your operating systems, web browsers, and apps to get the latest security protections.
• If a device is too old to receive security updates from its manufacturer, consider replacing it. Unsupported devices leave your information vulnerable to newer online threats.

3. Prepare for the Unexpected

• Even with strong defenses, security incidents can happen. Having a plan in place can help you respond quickly and recover with less disruption.
• Back up important photos, documents, and records to an external hard drive or secure cloud service. That way, if your device is compromised, your files remain safe.
• Keep contact information for your bank, credit card companies, and other important accounts readily available so you can act quickly if fraud occurs.