Digital security — Resources
The most essential rules for protecting yourself online, on a single page: passwords, 2FA, phishing, bank card and types of scams. Save it or print it.
Digital security — core rules
1Strong password
- At least 12 characters
- Mix of letters + numbers + symbols
- A separate password for each site
- Use a password manager
2Two-step (2FA)
- Password + SMS or app code
- Turn it on for main accounts
- An app (Authenticator) — safer than SMS
- Save the backup codes
3Phishing (scam) signs
- Rushes you: "right now", "account will be blocked"
- A strange link or address
- Asks for a password/code
- Spelling mistakes, not official
4Safe internet
- https + lock sign in the address
- Check a link before clicking it
- Don't do banking on public Wi-Fi
- Install apps only from the official store
5Bank card
- Never tell anyone the CVV and PIN
- The SMS code — for you only
- A separate card for online payments
- Block an unknown payment immediately
6Social networks
- Share little personal information
- Don't post your address or document photos
- Set up your profile privacy
- Don't accept requests from strangers
7Trustworthy information
- Check the source — who wrote it?
- Compare across several sources
- Look at the text, not the headline
- Artificial intelligence makes mistakes too
8Types of scams
- "Prize / lottery" — there is no such thing
- "Quick money / investment" — be careful
- "A relative asks for money" — call them
- If in doubt — stop, verify