Getting hacked is not a good feeling. It’s like getting your house robbed.You feel exposed and lose trust in society. Here are a few simple tips to help you secure your online life.
2. 10 STEPS TO HELP SECURE YOUR
ONLINE LIFE
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
Use strong passwords
Use a minimum of 8 characters in your passwords,
including a combination of capital letters, numbers and
punctuations.
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3. 10 STEPS TO HELP SECURE YOUR
ONLINE LIFE
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
DO NOT use the same password across
multiple sites
If you get hacked, hackers could gain access to a lot
more of your data.
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4. 10 STEPS TO HELP SECURE YOUR
ONLINE LIFE
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
DO NOT use passwords containing names or
information close to you
i.e. dog name, wife/mum maiden name, kids’ date of
birth, street name, suburb etc.
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5. 10 STEPS TO HELP SECURE YOUR
ONLINE LIFE
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
Change your passwords regularly
as much as it might be a hassle. Now obviously here
common sense take prevalence. If you have registered
to receive your horoscope on a daily basis and the only
information you provided was your email address and a
password, then hackers won’t be able to do much with
your account, unless to try re-using your password
somewhere else.
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6. 10 STEPS TO HELP SECURE YOUR
ONLINE LIFE
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
Use a two-step authentication process
(sometimes referred to as multi-factor authentication). This is
relatively new and requires the presentation of 2 or more
authentication factor to verify your identity, for example, your
password and a PIN received via SMS. Most banks have this in
their online banking facility. This is now available for Google
accounts, Apple ID accounts and DropBox accounts. If
available, USE IT!
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7. 10 STEPS TO HELP SECURE YOUR
ONLINE LIFE
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
Ensure answers to your secret questions are
difficult to guess
and answers are not easily obtainable online6
8. 10 STEPS TO HELP SECURE YOUR
ONLINE LIFE
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
Secure your digital device
Enable security on your smartphone and tablet. You
never know where you might lose it7
9. 10 STEPS TO HELP SECURE YOUR
ONLINE LIFE
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
Enable all possible alerts
for confirmation of transactions, password changes etc.
on the different accounts you are using, preferably by
SMS if available. This will ensure you are advised pretty
much immediately of any authorised changes to your
account. Go review your profile and enable it ASAP
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10. 10 STEPS TO HELP SECURE YOUR
ONLINE LIFE
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
Avoid using your passwords on public
computers
and if you have to, change your password soon after
(from a secure PC). This is probably something that
doesn’t happen as often nowadays with the use of
smartphones and tablets.
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11. 10 STEPS TO HELP SECURE YOUR
ONLINE LIFE
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
Use a keychain software
if you’ve already got headaches about all these new
passwords you now need to remember. Such software
securely keeps track of the different passwords you use
across different websites. When choosing one, ensure it
is encrypted, and saved locally on your desktop or
laptop.
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12. 10 STEPS TO HELP SECURE YOUR
ONLINE LIFE
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
Need help?
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13. ABOUT XMS
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
Executive Management Solutions [XMS] provides strategic IT
business services that helps SMEs achieve a return from their IT
investment. XMS helps businesses understand the latest
technology, and how it can benefit their business.
14. ABOUT XMS
François Langlois | tel: +61 428 881 851 | email: info@exms.com.au | web: www.exms.com.au
XMS Pty Ltd is a Western Australian owned and operated company
offering tailored IT business consultancy services. Our focus is on
small and medium enterprises, bridging the gap between strategic
objectives and IT requirements.
Our mission is to provide effective and pragmatic IT advice and solutions,
which support businesses in their success. We educate business owners about
the importance of IT planning and proper IT systems and controls.