May 4th, 2015 @ 12:01
Now is a great time to do some spring cleaning in the house. But not only focus on your garage or attic. You should also look at your computer and smartphone. The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) says that now is the perfect time for some "digital spring cleaning."
Most digital cleaning is divided into four buckets: Keep a clean machine, stay safe, clean your online reputation and rinse files. Here's a breakdown:
Keep a clean machine: Keep all connected to the Internet devices - including PCs, mobile phones, smartphones and tablets - Free malware infections, making the Internet safer for you and safer for everyone.
- Retain all current critical software: With all of the current software is one of the best security measures you can take. This includes security software, web browser, document reader, operating systems and other software that you use regularly.
- Clean your mobile life: Most of us have applications that are not in use, and they need to be updated. Unused applications and bring in work, including the operating system of your mobile device. An additional advantage of the distance is used by applications, storage space and is no longer battery life.
- Ensure secure: Improved security of your online accounts is a quick and easy way to be safer online.
- Get two steps ahead: enable two-factor authentication - also known as the verification in two stages known or multifactor authentication - accounts, where available. Many of the most popular services of Internet e-mail, social networks and financial institutions offer free safety this important step, but you must choose to turn it on. Stopthinkconnect.org/2stepsahead Visit to learn more and a list of sites, the two-factor authentication.
- Create better passwords: If passwords are too short or easy to guess, is like leaving your car unlocked in a parking lot. The longest and those that combine uppercase and lowercase letters with numbers and symbols provide better protection passwords.
- Clean your online reputation: Take an active role in the development of their fingerprint.
- You own your online presence: Check the security settings and privacy in the web pages that you use, which will remain attached to share their comfort level to ensure. It's okay with which to restrict the information exchanged.
- Refresh "online self" is your current LinkedIn profile? Other social media sites? Check to update your personal information and, if necessary.
- Digital file cleanup and protection: digital documents are not, as you do with paper files.
- Wipe your email: Save only the emails you really need. Email is probably filled with deals, logistical and other obsolete equipment. To eliminate what is not needed and make sure to empty the deleted mail folder. If you need to keep the old messages, move them to a file.
- Electronically remove: Data is not clear enough. When disposing of old electronics, for facilities that drives, drives, and memory cards to destroy your hard drive.
For more reliable advice, visit BBB.org.
The Regional Office and the Grand West Virginia Business Canton provides advice and tips for consumers to prevent fraudulent practices.
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