6. Macs are not immune to malware
FlashbackTrojan of 2012
Fake anti-virus attacks
Right-to-left Mac malware
Ransomware hijacking
Mac OS X
7. Update your computer or device on a regular basis
Make sure that you use a secure site
Look for HTTPS instead of http and look for the lock icon on the address bar of
the browser you are using
Use your own devices to bank online [Both desktop & mobile]
Never use a public computer
Monitor your bank accounts
Online BankingTips
8. Laptop & Mobile Devices
Keep virus & malware protection up to date
Only use websites that are encrypted [HTTPS instead of HTTP]
Turn file & printer sharing features off
Turn on your firewall
Confirm the network name [SSID]
Use unique passwords for every site
Do not access your bank account or credit cards on publicWi-Fi
Disable any settings that allow you to auto-connect toWi-Fi
PublicWi-FiTips
9. Keep your device locked
Keep your device updated
Use a strong password (not the default pin)
Turn of Bluetooth when not in use
Do not automatically connect to Wi-Fi
Download apps from trusted sources
Install anti-malware/anti-virus protection
Mobile SecurityTips
10. Keep software on your machine updated
Limit or remove browser plugins
Encrypt your data
Use Mac anti-virus
Enable your firewall
Mac OS XTips
12. “Passwords are like underwear: you
don’t let people see it, you should
change it very often, and you
shouldn’t share it with strangers.”
– Chris Pirillo