Protect Yourself from Hackers

Follow these tips to help protect your personal information.

Accounts

• Choose strong passwords.
• Use multi-factor authentication when it’s offered.
• Clear your cache before and after accessing accounts.
• Protect your passwords.
• Set up alerts for your accounts and cards.

 Cell phones

• Have your phone lock automatically.
• Use at least a six-digit passcode.
• Update your phone when new software is available.
• Set your phone to back up regularly.
• Consider an app to find your phone if it’s lost or stolen.

Devices

• Keep your system and web browser updated.
• Consider setting your system to update automatically.
• Use anti-virus software.

 Networks

• Reset any default log-in credentials.
• Use a strong password for your network and router.
• Keep network software updated.
• Be careful how you use public Wi-Fi.

 For more information protecting yourself, visit the Security Center.