Three simple ways to protect your data and privacy online
Your data belongs to you and your identity is one of your most valuable assets. If your data is lost or stolen, you could lose money, find it difficult to get credit or become a victim of fraud. If someone hacks into your accounts, you could even lose all of your university work.
To help keep your privacy and digital security safe, LJMU is outlining three simple ways to protect your data online, with the help of LJMU students who have created videos to highlight the easy steps you can take every day.
Three simple ways to protect your data
Passwords: choose long strong passwords
Strong passwords are a vital defence against unauthorised access to your online accounts.
By using strong, complex passwords for each of your accounts, you will reduce the potential for a cybercriminal to access your account and help keep your sensitive data safe.
Tips and video on creating and using passwords
Defend against phishing: think twice before clicking
Phishing is a type of cyberattack where someone attempts to deceive an individual into revealing personal information, such as passwords, log in credentials or bank card information. This is typically done via emails, text messages or phone calls which can appear convincing but are actually malicious.
Criminals often use popular and well publicised events such as movies, concerts and sporting events to trick users into clicking links.
Tips and video on how to spot a phishing email
Secure your devices: don’t let hackers in
In today’s digital landscape, securing your devices against cybercriminals is very important.
By securing your devices, you can significantly reduce the risk of them being compromised.
Ways to secure your devices
You can find out more about privacy and digital security here.