Keep Your Online Accounts Safe
Hot off the press following the “Get Safe Online” post yesterday is another important security post that John has provided. The two go hand in hand really. So in conjunction with Get Safe Online, have a look at this one. This one relates to how to keep your online accounts safe.
Again this is advice as recommended by Cheshire Police.
Important stuff folks – so get reading and take heed. As ever, spread the word where you can. Anyway, how to keep your online accounts safe……
Keep Your Online Accounts Safe
“The easy way to keep hackers out of your online accounts. Whether it’s your Amazon or Netflix account, the explosion in popularity of online apps and services means more and more of us need to remember a seemingly endless list of passwords.
Sometimes that leads to shortcuts that are bad for our online security, such as using the same password for multiple accounts, or creating a simple password that can be guessed easily.
You should secure your important online accounts, such as your email, or any account that holds personal or financial details, with a password that’s strong and unique.
Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
For further protection we recommended enabling two-factor authentication (2FA).
Accounts with 2FA enabled require you to verify your identity using your password (first factor), and a randomised code (second factor) that’s delivered to your smartphone.
That way, if your password is stolen, fraudsters still need your phone. If your phone is stolen, they still need your password.
For instructions on how to enable 2FA on popular online services, visit www.telesign.com/turnon2fa
If you have been a victim of fraud or cyber crime, report it to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk“
Message Sent By Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
Fair do’s, some of the recommended advice is often quite straightforward and simple. This seems to be simple enough. Some may think introducing an extra step is a nuisance. It isn’t really though is it. What a small price to pay to introduce a way to keep your online accounts safe.
Chester Crimewatch
Another very important message for the Chester Crimewatch archives. To see the others, just click HERE.
