ONLINE SAFETY
HELPFUL TIPS FOR KEEPING YOURSELF AND PERSONAL INFORMATION SAFE ONLINE!
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If you are suspicious of a call, ask for their name and extension and call them back using the number you are familiar with for the business.
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Keep your antivirus software up-to-date.
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If an unsolicited email offer seems too good to be true, it likely is.
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Do not use online banking websites or apps when connected to public Wi-Fi.
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Do not make online payments or purchases when connected to public Wi-Fi.
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A business or financial institution will never ask for your personal information in an email.
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Carefully consider what information you share publicly to social networks; hackers can use this to gain an insight on your security questions.
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Use only one card for all online purchases.
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Do not allow your computer or phone to “remember” your password.
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Never click on links from emails you were not expecting or from an email you do not recognize.