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Five ways to protect your computer and data

NCSA and the BBB encourage people to check their smartphones, laptops, and tablets and take a few minutes to review these tips:

● Lock down your login. Security is critical to protecting accounts used for work and home. Ensure passphrases for each account are lengthy, unique, and safely stored. Enable 2-factor authentication on all accounts that offer it. Also, review account permissions and remove apps that no longer need access.

● Update your system and software. Avoid procrastination! The most current software, web browsers, and operating systems are some of the easiest and fastest ways to protect your most sensitive assets.

● Back it up. Protect your personal and workplace data by making electronic copies – or backups – of your most important files. Use the 3-2-1 rule to help guide you: 3 backup copies, two different media types, and one offline in a separate location.

● Clean up your online presence. When did you last use all the apps on your phone or tablet? Do you know the settings on all social media accounts that check in with friends and family? Check up on all your accounts. Then, control your role by ensuring you know who has administrative access to your accounts. Keep all of your passwords private. Remove old files, duplicate photos, and downloads you don't need. Also, clean up your email and messages. Unsubscribe from spam emails and delete or archive old emails to keep your inbox organized.

● Be careful what you share. Quizzes on social media are fun, and keeping in touch is necessary. However, questions on social media might give away too much information about you, your location, or your family.

In addition to following the above-listed tips, small business owners should take the time to establish, update, and communicate policies and procedures regarding topics such as record retention. It is also imperative that a cybersecurity strategy is in place and used by all employees.

One of the safest ways to protect your information is by shredding paper documents that contain your personal information, as well as disposing of any devices that may store personal information. The Better Business Bureau has Shred & E-Cycle days throughout our service area. To find out more information, visit bbb.org/canton.

For BBB information: Visit BBB.org/canton or call 330-454-9401 to look up a business, file a complaint, write a customer review, read tips, find our events, follow us on social media, and more!



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