IT Security Advent Calendar

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Don't send and receive sensitive data over public Wi-Fi connections.

Don't store sensitive data in the cloud; keep it entirely disconnected from the web.

Thoroughly review all your social media privacy settings so you know what's public.

Keep your phone on you whenever possible; this also protects against SIM card swapping.

Educate yourself on the difference between viruses, malware, and keyloggers.

Install operating system updates as they come through, especially critical security ones.

Check the lock icon in the address bar; is the website registered to who it should be?

Back up your data: at least three copies, on two different types of media, with one off-site.

Your spam filter offers some protection, but it isn't foolproof, so don't assume everything in your inbox is safe.

Change your passwords regularly to protect against data leaks.

The ultimate, nuclear way to clean a virus from your system is to completely wipe everything.

Keep all the software on your computer up-to-date, to patch vulnerabilities and enjoy the latest features.

Only share information of those who have consented. Are you sure you should share pictures of your children?

If you no longer need software, uninstall it completely.

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If you're done with a drive, investigate how to securely wipe one; simply deleting the data isn't enough.

Ideally, use a password manager to generate secure passwords and remember your logins.

When you install apps, check what permissions they ask for; be wary of camera, microphone, and location access.

The email sender can be spoofed, so that email might not be from who it claims to be.

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Only download from trusted providers, and even then scan the files with anti-virus software.

If you're being asked to share sensitive information, don't do it. Your bank, ISP, Amazon, and so on will never ...

Avoid adverts disguised as fake download links; if you're uncertain, don't click.