"Don’t Let Cybercriminals Win – Protect Your Information!"

Here are secure practices for individuals to follow in order to protect their personal data and maintain cybersecurity:

Always choose unique and strong password.

Create passwords that are long, complex, and contain a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters and strongly avoid easily guessable information such as date of birth, names etc.

Antivirus & System Updates

Always ensure your antivirus signatures are updated and your software and devices are receiving regular updates for operating system, applications etc.

Common Scams such as Phishing Attacks are dangerous

Always think before your click on attached links and URLs and be cautious when opening emails, messages, or attachments from unknown or suspicious sources. Always verify the source of information and sender.

Your WiFi is on target

Common mistakes such as default passwords on your WiFi-router is highly susceptible to compromise your personal network. Always use a strong password and use encryption such as WPA3 to protect your wireless network.

Backup is not to miss

Today, Ransomware attacks are executed across the world, ensuring regular backup of your data stored on your laptop, cloud storage, external drive is essential. Use 3-2-1 backup rule,  3 copies of data, 2 on different media, and 1 offsite or in the cloud.

Social Media - Not a tool for a hacker to reveal your privacy

Do not allow hacker to use your social media account against you, it is not hacker's tool to compromise your privacy. Always ensure your privacy setting is configured on your social media platform to control who can see your post and personal information.

Monitoring is not a choice, it is today's demand

Be vigilant and ensure regular review of your bank statement, credit reports, online accounts for any unusual or unauthorized activities.

Think before you speak

Be vigilant during your discussions on the mobile, especially when you are in public place, or in lift, or in party.

Why anyone need your personal details

Be vigilant and always follow need to know while sharing your personal information with any unfamiliar people, or sharing it online, or any untrusted website.

Call yourself as a cybersecurity warrior

Stay informed about latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, social engineering attacks, and protecting yourself by adopting and incorporating best practices.