{"id":9769,"date":"2024-10-28T08:45:38","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T06:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.move-me.co.za\/life-at-oxfordcampus\/?p=9769"},"modified":"2024-10-29T10:57:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T08:57:11","slug":"top-10-tips-to-keep-you-safe-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.move-me.co.za\/life-at-oxfordcampus\/2024\/10\/28\/top-10-tips-to-keep-you-safe-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Tips To Keep You Safe Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9769\" class=\"elementor elementor-9769\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be658b8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"be658b8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ac9a0c9\" data-id=\"ac9a0c9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce7857e orange no-border elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce7857e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top 10 Tips To Keep You Safe Online<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d315c9e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d315c9e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0f50575\" data-id=\"0f50575\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7035bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7035bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Cybersecurity matters for everyone\u2014stay safe online in today\u2019s digital world.<\/strong><\/p><p>In today\u2019s digital world, cybersecurity isn\u2019t just an issue for the IT crowd &#8211; it\u2019s something we all need to pay attention to. Whether you\u2019re dealing with sensitive work files or just scrolling through social media, staying safe online is a big deal. Here are 10 practical tips to help you protect yourself at work and at home:<\/p><p><strong>1. Craft Strong, Unique Passwords<\/strong><br \/>Don\u2019t fall into the trap of using the same password everywhere. If one account gets hacked, others could be at risk too.<\/p><ul><li>Mix up letters, numbers, and symbols to create strong passwords.<\/li><li>Our tip for safe passwords at work is to use \u201cthree random words\u201d &#8211; <a class=\"orange\" href=\"https:\/\/angloamerican.sharepoint.com\/sites\/ESC-112\/SitePages\/Password-Policy.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Passwords are changing &#8211; new Password Policy (sharepoint.com)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/strong><br \/>Adding 2FA gives your accounts an extra layer of security. It means you\u2019ll need your password and something else &#8211; like a code sent to your phone &#8211; to log<br \/>in. So, even if someone guesses your password, they can\u2019t get in without that second step. Apps like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator can<br \/>help you set this up easily.<\/p><p><strong>3. Lock Down Your Social Media Accounts<\/strong><br \/>Treat your personal social media with the same care as your work accounts. Regularly check your privacy settings and think twice about what you share.<br \/>For apps like WhatsApp, turn on 2FA and make sure you know who you\u2019re chatting with before sharing info. WhatsApp has some great security features &#8211;<br \/>take a moment to familiarise yourself with them!<\/p><ul><li>For more help with making sure your What\u2019s App accounts are safe try: <a class=\"orange\" href=\"https:\/\/faq.whatsapp.com\/1095301557782068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Account security tips | WhatsApp Help Center<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"orange\" href=\"https:\/\/faq.whatsapp.com\/3307102709559968\/?cms_platform=android&amp;helpref=platform_switcher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to change your privacy settings<\/a> | WhatsApp Help Center<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>4. Be Skeptical of Unexpected Messages<\/strong><br \/>Phishing scams are everywhere. If you get an odd email, call, or text, <strong class=\"orange\">pause for a moment<\/strong>. Does something seem off? Don\u2019t click on links or give out<br \/>personal details unless you\u2019re sure it\u2019s legit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a998e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a998e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ff38b3\" data-id=\"1ff38b3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e83ce7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2e83ce7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.move-me.co.za\/life-at-oxfordcampus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-28-at-08.51.10.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9773\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c4c4d8\" data-id=\"2c4c4d8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b10e586 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b10e586\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When in doubt, report it to our Security Operations Centre by clicking the \u201cphishing\u201d button in Outlook or emailing<br \/><a class=\"orange\" href=\"mailto:GlobalIMSecOps@angloamerican.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GlobalIMSecOps@angloamerican.com<\/a>.<\/p><p>You can also reach out to your local IM Site Specialist if you are on site or your SDS if you are in one of our corporate offices.<br \/><a class=\"orange\" href=\"https:\/\/angloamerican.sharepoint.com\/sites\/ESC-224\/SitePages\/Service-Delivery-Specialists.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A full list is here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f6037f6 light-orange-bg elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f6037f6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf1c6df\" data-id=\"bf1c6df\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca7d564 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca7d564\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>5. Be Cautious with Public Wi-Fi<\/strong><br \/>Public Wi-Fi networks can be risky \u2013 they\u2019re really easy to hack. Avoid accessing sensitive info\u2014like banking or work documents\u2014when connected to them.<br \/>If you have to, use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for extra security \u2013 your work laptop has one installed by default \u2013 all you need to do is make sure it is turned on. This provides a secure connection on the move which means your activity can\u2019t be tracked or your data stolen.<\/p><p><strong>6. Keep Your Devices Updated<\/strong><br \/>Those software updates might seem annoying, but they\u2019re important. They often include security patches that protect you from new threats. Set your devices to update automatically so you don\u2019t have to think about it. And please always restart your work device when asked \u2013 there\u2019s usually a good security<br \/>reason.<\/p><p><strong>7. Use Antivirus Software on All Devices<\/strong><br \/>Antivirus programs aren\u2019t just for computers anymore. Make sure you have reliable protection installed on all your devices, including your phone, to guard against malware and other nasties. Many of us invest a lot in technology so it makes sense to invest in keeping your tech and data safe.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-74e67c9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"74e67c9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c251f4\" data-id=\"1c251f4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce06ff2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce06ff2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>8. Watch Out for Spam Calls and Texts<\/strong><br \/>Scammers don\u2019t just use email. If you get a suspicious call or text, be cautious. Don\u2019t click on links from unknown numbers or share personal info. Report anything shady to our security team at GlobalIMSecOps@angloamerican.com.<\/p><p><strong>9. Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network<\/strong><br \/>Your home network is the gateway to all your devices. Make sure your router has a strong password, change default settings like the network name (SSID), and enable encryption if your router supports it.<\/p><p><strong>10. Regularly Back Up Important Data and report lost stolen devices.<\/strong><br \/>Accidents happen &#8211; devices fail, get stolen and cyber-attacks occur. Regularly back up your important files to an external hard drive or a secure cloud service \u2013 at work this is OneDrive, SharePoint or MS Teams. This way, you\u2019ll have a safety net if something goes wrong.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-69501b7 light-orange-bg elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"69501b7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9b135a7\" data-id=\"9b135a7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f5272 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56f5272\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\">And remember always report lost or stolen work devices to GlobalIMSecOps@angloamerican.com.<\/p><p>By keeping these tips in mind, you will significantly boost your online security. 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