PINETOWN SAPS has issued tips to protect people from becoming victims of cyber criminals.
Mobile devices and tablets:
. Secure your smartphone by enabling the lockscreen and security function, be it a pattern password or fingerprint screen lock.
. Where possible do not save any personal or confidential information such as bank accounts details on your electronic devices.
. Think before you download apps to your devices.
. Do not bypass built in security measures by rooting your device.
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. Only download mobile apps from secure and trusted sources.
. Read the access requirements before accepting software installation permissions for new apps.
. Install mobile security and antivirus software from a trusted security vendor
. Disable the sharing function of your mobile device if it’s not needed.
. Enable the settings to remotely locate and factory reset your electronic devices.
. Keep your mobile device and antivirus software up to date with latest security patches.
. Encrypt the data on your device where possible.
Connectivity
. Disable any wireless connection settings (such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when you are not using them).
. Disable your push notification settings on mobile devices if not needed.
. After completing your transactions, ensure that you sign out of your Online Banking session and close your browser. If possible also power off your PC. This is especially important if you share the device with others at public locations..
. Clear the browser cache on your PC and mobile device regularly.
. Do not log onto a computer with administrator rights unless you must do so to perform specific tasks.
. Ensure that all personal Wi-Fi networks are password protected and that all the necessary security settings are enabled.
. Avoid doing any banking transactions on public Wi-Fi networks.
. Don’t send passwords or account login credentials over public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
. Change the wireless network hardware (router/ access point) administrative password from the factory default to a complex password.
Behaviour
. Use strong passwords for all accounts.
. Change your passwords regularly and never share them with anyone else.
. Don’t use any Personal Identifiable Information as a password, user ID or personal identification number (PIN).
. Be wary of email attachments and free software from unknown sources.
. Be mindful of how much personal information you share on social networking sites.
. Always set the privacy settings on your social media profiles to the highest level possible.
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