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How to be secure online Check out cyberaware.gov.uk for more information on keeping your devices cyber secure. You can improve your online security with these simple steps Following these simple steps will make it much harder for cyber criminals • Use three random words to create a strong password • Always download the latest software updates 0122 Cyber_InfoLeaflet_with_Bob F.indd 1-2 10/10/2016 10:20

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How to be secure online

Check out

cyberaware.gov.ukfor more information on keeping your devices cyber secure.

You can improve your online security with these simple steps

Following these simple steps will make it much harder for cyber criminals

• Use three random words to create a strong password

• Always download the latest software updates

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Update

Software

You run your whole life from your smartphone, tablet or computer.

Follow these simple steps to keep your devices secure from hackers and viruses:

Don’t ignore those little messages reminding you to download

software and app updates.

You may think they don’t make a difference, but software

updates contain vital security upgrades which help protect

your device from viruses and hackers.

Numbers and symbols can still be used, but three random

words is the key to creating a strong password. Be extra

careful with important accounts such as emails and social

media. Access to these gives a hacker a lot of scope to

disrupt your life.

Use three random words to create a strong password

Always download the latest software updates

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