Mobile and Online Safety
Your mobile smartphone is as important to secure as your home computer and there needs to be the same amount of steps to protect it.
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Look for “https” instead of “http” when going on websites.
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Do not let your Wi-Fi automatically connect when out in public.
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Act upon the belief that any email from an unknown source could be a potential threat.
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Research any online shop to check into their background and read reviews of their business.
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Never open any link in a text, post, message, or email unless expecting one.
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Keep your GPS off when not in use. Letting an app always track where you are can let unwanted people get ahold of your location at all times.
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Use the Find My iPhone app or other smartphone equivalent that can assist you if your phone is lost or stolen.
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Always keep your systems up to date, installing the latest anti-virus protection programs when available.
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Request a refund if your online purchase is delivered damaged or not delivered altogether. If the retailer refuses then contact your credit or debit card company to stop the payment.
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Use computers that have a firewall.
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Do not do financial transactions at spots with unsecure Wi-Fi.
