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5. ENABLE COOKIES ON YOUR WEB BROWSER WHEN authentication when you login, meaning you will need to enter a
REQUIRED secondary pin number which is generated and texted to your phone or
tablet. It's an extra step whenever you're logged out, but it's also a safe
Another option for setting up your browser to protect your online data guarantee that no one will be trying to get into your account without
is by enabling cookies only when required by a website. These cookies you knowing it.
are details websites store on your computer, including information
about what sites you visit and what you do there. Most of them keep 8. CHECK YOUR PHONE’S PRIVACY SETTINGS
the details to themselves, but this is also a way dishonest people get
Turning your GPS location settings to “off” can keep you and your
your information. You may need cookies to be enabled, but limit them
family’s whereabouts more private. Turn on for only services needed,
only to websites that require it.
like maps.
6. SECURE YOUR SECURITY QUESTIONS 9. KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON YOUR BANK STATEMENTS

Just because security questions are a safety feature doesn't mean you
Really savvy people cross check their receipts with the payment
shouldn't put the same thought into them as you password. Use
history on their statements, but this isn't absolutely necessary - just
numbers instead of letters. Deliberately misspell things. It's important
keep an eagle eye out for any unfamiliar transactions to recipients
to provide a secret question with answers absolutely not related to it.
you've never heard of.
For example, for the question "What is the name of your first pet?"
register an answer like ‘Us6KjTG.’ Instead of providing real answers,
provide passwords like that one. So, basically the rule is never provide 10. INSTALL AND AUTOMATE OPERATING SYSTEM UPDATES.
real answers for the secret questions, but make sure to record the These updates contain critical security patches that will protect your
answers you do use in a safe place! computer or device from recently discovered threats. Failing to install
these updates means your computer or device is at risk. It’s best to set
7. ENABLE 2-STEP AUTHENTICATION your operating system to update automatically, so turn on automatic
updates if that’s an available option.
Apple, Facebook, Yahoo and Google all offer the option of 2-Step

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