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It would be impossible nowadays to separate our everyday lives from technology. We travel well-worn, comfortable paths online and engage in digital activities that work for us. But could those seemingly harmless habits be putting out the welcome to cyber criminals out to steal our data?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a given that our\u00a0<\/span>\u201cdigital-first mindset\u201d<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 comes with\u00a0inherent\u00a0risks. With the work and learn from home shift looking more permanent and cybercrime on the rise, it\u2019s imperative to\u00a0adopt new mindsets and put new skills in motion. The first step with any change? Admitting your family may have a few bad habits to\u00a0fix.\u00a0Here are just a few to consider.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7\u00a0Risky\u00a0Digital Behaviors\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. You share toooo much online.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Too Much Information,\u00a0yes,\u00a0TMI.\u00a0Oversharing personal information online is\u00a0easy access\u00a0for\u00a0bad actors online.\u00a0Those out to\u00a0do harm online\u00a0have made it their life\u2019s work to piece together\u00a0your personal details\u00a0so they can steal your identity\u2014or worse.\u00a0<\/span>Safe Family Tips:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0Encourage\u00a0your family not to post\u00a0private information\u00a0such as\u00a0their full\u00a0name,\u00a0family member names,\u00a0city, address, school name, extracurricular activities, and pet names. Also, get in the habit of\u00a0<\/span>a)<\/span><\/b>\u202fsetting social media profiles to private,\u00a0<\/span>b)<\/span><\/b>\u202fregularly scrubbing\u00a0personal information on social profiles\u2014this\u00a0includes profile info, comments, and even captions that reveal too much\u00a0<\/span>c)<\/span><\/b>\u202fregularly\u00a0editing\u00a0your friends lists to people you know and trust.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. You\u2019ve gotten lazy about passwords.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0It\u2019s tough to keep up with everything these days. We get it. However, passwords\u00a0are\u00a0essential. They\u00a0protect your digital life\u2014much\u00a0like locks on doors\u00a0protect your physical life.\u00a0<\/span>Safe Family Tips:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0Layer up your protection.\u202fUse multi-factor authentication to\u00a0safeguard user\u00a0authenticity and add a layer of security to protect personal data and\u00a0<\/span>all family devices<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0Consider adding\u00a0<\/span>comprehensive software<\/span><\/a>\u00a0that includes a password manager as well as virus and malware protection. This level of protection can add both power and peace of mind to your family\u2019s online security strategy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. You casually use public Wi-Fi.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0It\u2019s easy to do. If you are working away from home or on a family trip, you may need to purchase something, meet a deadline,\u00a0or send sensitive documents\u00a0quickly.\u00a0Public Wi-Fi is easy and fast, but it\u2019s also loaded with security gaps that\u00a0cybercriminals\u00a0camp out on.\u00a0<\/span>Safe Family\u00a0Tip:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0If you must conduct transactions on a public Wi-Fi connection,\u00a0<\/span>consider\u202f<\/span>McAfee Total Protection<\/span><\/a>.\u202fIt includes antivirus and safe browsing software,\u00a0plus a secure VPN.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. You have too many unvetted apps.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0We love apps,\u00a0but can we trust them? Unfortunately, when it comes to security and privacy, apps are\u00a0<\/span>notoriously risky<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0getting\u00a0tougher\u00a0to\u00a0trust as\u00a0app technology evolves. So, what can you do?\u00a0<\/span>Safe Family Tips:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0A few things you can do include\u00a0<\/span>a)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Double-checking\u00a0app permissions.\u00a0Before granting access to an app, ask yourself: Does this app need what it\u2019s asking me to share? Apps should not ask for access to your data,\u00a0<\/span>b)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0researching\u00a0the app and\u00a0checking\u00a0its\u00a0security level and if there have been breaches,\u00a0<\/span>c)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0reading\u00a0user reviews,\u00a0<\/span>d)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0routinely deleting\u00a0dormant and unused apps from your phone.\u00a0This is important to do on your phone\u00a0and\u00a0your laptop,\u00a0<\/span>e)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0monitor your credit report for questionable activity that may be connected to a malicious app or any number of online scams.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. You\u2019ve gotten too comfortable online.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0If you think\u00a0that\u00a0a data breach, financial theft, or catfish scam can\u2019t happen to you or your family, it\u2019s a sign you may be too comfortable online.\u00a0Growing strong digital habits is an ongoing discipline. If you started strong but\u00a0have\u00a0loosened\u00a0your focus, it\u2019s easy to get back to it.\u00a0<\/span>Safe Family Tips:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>Some of the most vulnerable areas to your privacy can be your kids\u2019 social media. They may be oversharing, downloading malicious apps, and engaging with questionable people online that could pose a risk to your family.\u00a0Consider\u00a0<\/span>regularly monitoring\u00a0your child\u2019s\u00a0online\u00a0activity<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(without hovering or spying).\u00a0Physically pick up their devices to vet new apps and check they\u2019ve maintained all privacy settings.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. You lack a unified family security strategy.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Consider it: If each\u00a0family member\u00a0owns three devices, your family has countless security gaps. Closing those gaps requires a unified plan.\u00a0<\/span>Safe Family Tips:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>a)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Sit down and talk about\u00a0<\/span>baseline security practices<\/span><\/a>\u00a0every family member should follow,\u00a0<\/span>b)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0inventory your technology, including IoT devices, smartphones, game systems, tablets, and toys,\u00a0<\/span>c)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0make\u00a0\u201ckeeping the bad guys out\u201d\u00a0fun\u00a0for kids and a challenge for teens. Sit and change passwords together, review privacy settings, reduce friend lists. Come up with a reward system that tallies and recognizes each positive security step.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7. You ignore updates.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Those updates you\u2019re putting\u00a0off?\u00a0They may be annoying,\u00a0but most of them are security-related, so it\u2019s wise to install them as they come out.\u00a0<\/span>Safe Family Tip:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0Many people make it a habit to change their passwords every time they install a new update. We couldn\u2019t agree more.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Technology\u00a0continues to\u00a0evolve and\u00a0open\u00a0extraordinary\u00a0opportunities\u00a0to\u00a0families every day.\u00a0However, it\u2019s also opening\u00a0equally extraordinary\u00a0opportunities\u00a0for bad actors\u00a0banking on consumers\u2019\u00a0casual security habits. Let\u2019s stop them in their tracks. If you\u00a0nodded\u00a0to any of the above habits, you aren\u2019t alone. Today is a new\u00a0day,\u00a0and\u00a0putting\u00a0better digital habits in motion begins right here, right now.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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