Personal Cyber Security
Presented by Greg Spray
Learn how you are in a clear and present danger of being attacked by Cyber criminals. Today it is easier than ever for bad guys to hack your phone, accounts, and smart devices. These hacks can cause financial, reputational, and computer damage. Get motivated to make changes NOW so that you and your family are safer.
Presentation
Stop
- Clicking on links or attachments
- Plugging things into your device
- Using public WiFi w/o VPN
- Oversharing on social media
- Allowing browser to save passwords
- Download apps direct from web sites
- Trashing unshredded financial paperwork
All it takes is 100 minutes
- Use password manager and better password hygiene
- Change old passwords
- Setup 2FA to all high target accounts
- Turn on all account notifications
- Use find my phone, Face ID, 6-digit pin (iPhone, Android)
- Turn on automatic updates for all devices and apps.
Be Even Safer Details: Do Soon!
Safeguard your phone
- Your phone is a huge key to your life: A criminal with your phone can take over and lock you out of all your accounts
- Use Face ID and a six digit pin
- Turn on “find my phone“
- What to do if lost phone?
- Be ready to wipe any stolen phone (iphone, android)
Never click on links, attachments or download apps outside of store
Passwords, Passwords, Passwords
- Check if you have been pwned (and change those passwords)
- Use password manager
- Do not reuse passwords or part of passwords
- Add two factor authorization to all key accounts
- Longer passwords are better
- Don’t remember me or store your passwords in browser
Do not plug in anything
- Do not trust any usb device, cable, mouse, etc.
- Use data blocking device
Do not use Public Wifi
- Safer to use celluler hot spots
Secure your router
Be Safest: Advanced Actions
Monitor for signs of hacks
- Review account activity often
- PC running slow, crashes, random pop-ups, unwanted browser toolbars
- Phone apps data usage is high (iphone, android)
- Your internet searches are redirected
- Emails, Social msgs being sent from your account
- Your online password isn’t working (don’t ignore this)
- Install and review malware and virus detection reports
Stop Oversharing
Cover your tracks
Passwords, Passwords, Passwords Continued
Financial Hygeine
- Use virtual credit cards
- Lock and or Freeze your credit (e.g. DIY or a service like LifeLock)
- Understand the rules of your brokerage regarding hacks
- Buy cyber crime insurance