Practical Ways to be Safe Online

Here is a brief list of things you can do to protect yourself online.

1. Do your updates often and regularly.
2. Don’t download something you didn’t go looking for to begin with.
3. Don’t believe pop-up warnings that tell you what’s wrong with your PC.
4. Don’t let anyone remote into your computer if you didn’t go looking for them.
5. Don’t ever call a phone number you are instructed to call. 100% scam!
6. Don’t open attachments in email unless you expected it.
7. Don’t click links in email unless you’re 1000% sure it’s okay.  1000 percent!
8. Make it a habit to read every dialog box that pops up.  Don’t just click through them.
9. Use a password manager. Lastpass is probably the best.
10. Secure your network. Consult a professional.
11. Use OpenDNS. Again, call a professional.
12. Use Google Chrome, not Internet Explorer.
13. Install uBlock Origin in Chrome.
14. Use a commercial antivirus program (not free) such as ESET Endpoint Antivirus.