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Internet Safety: 6 Do's and Don'ts That Actually Matter

The most important internet safety rule is using a unique password with two-factor authentication on every account, which stops one leaked password…

1. Passwords: Make Them Strong and Unique

Do give every important account its own long password, ideally 12 or more characters mixing uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols, and switch on two-factor authentication.

2. Updates: Install Them Promptly

Do keep your operating system, browser, and apps current, and enable automatic updates so the decision is made for you.

3. Personal Information: Share Less

Do be deliberate about what you post on social media and public forums.

4. Privacy Settings: Don't Trust the Defaults

Do open the privacy settings on your accounts and tighten who can see your posts, profile, photos, and contact info.

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