As cybercriminals continue to find ways to tap into your phones and computers, it is always a good idea to make sure you are staying safe with your digital habits.
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What types of scams are most common?
- Romance scams where people create fake profiles on social media, dating apps and online platforms.
- Text messages saying you have past due pikepass toll
How to protect yourself
- Install software updates to protect against threats
- Use strong locks and authentications like fingerprints, facial recognition and difficult passwords.
- Verify the developers on apps seeing how many downloads they have.
- Checking reviews is also helpful
- If you are using public Wi-Fi, limit your browsing to basic web surfing.
- Do not access personal information like your bank account on public Wi-Fi.
- Be careful clicking on unfamiliar links