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How to protect yourself from cyberattack during Ukraine-Russia war

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Always be alert

Clayton LiaBraaten is a Senior Strategic Advisor at Truecaller. He said that scams can be a variety of things, from politically-oriented robocalls, texts, and fake donations to trying to get people to invest in cryptocurrency.

Don’t open any emailed attachments you receive from anyone you don’t know. Be wary about forwarded attachments you get from friends. If you click on attachments or links, it is safer to type the URL directly than to click them.

Use a strong password

Your passwords should have 12-15 characters, with special symbols and characters strategically placed. Different passwords should be used for each account. You can keep them all organized with a trusted password manager such as the one provided by Apple, Google, or Microsoft..

Make sure your antivirus software is up-to-date

Many antivirus programs can be configured to automatically update. It will protect your phone, tablet, or computer from hackers and warn you about suspicious downloads.

Only use Wi-Fi sources that are trusted

Although free Wi-Fi may seem convenient, hackers could also make use of it to intercept your internet communications. Check that the Wi Fi connection to which you are interested in joining is connected to a company you trust and know. If in doubt, you can use either your own Wi-Fi hotspot or your mobile network connection.

Particularly be wary of requests for information like your date of birth or Social Security Number. You should be careful about what information you post online using social media. Keep personal details private.

Verify your credit

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