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Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a reminder for 91Ӱ�� to adopt secure behaviors online that will benefit you both personally and professionally. When you take control of how you behave online, you’re playing a part in creating a strong security culture at home and at work.

Here are some tips for staying secure:

Practice safe digital habits��

Use a strong password – choose long passwords, 15 characters or more. You can use words, phrases, special characters, and numbers. Use a different password for each of your apps, games, or accounts.��

Watch out for “free stuff” – games,��apps, or other downloads can hide bad software.��

Wi-fi in cafes or public spaces often isn’t secure. Don’t share personal info on public wi-fi.��

Don’t share personal details such as your full name or social security number on websites or with callers you don’t know.��

Attention kids! 

Don’t tell strangers online your name, where you live, or where you go to school. If someone asks, tell a trusted grown-up. 

Computer Confidence��

Take your time while browsing; don’t rush.��

Think before you click! Be careful when clicking on links in emails or messages on computer or phone, or pop-ups if you’re browsing online.��

If a site asks for your username and password, make sure it is secure with an https:// address.��

If you use social media… 

Review your privacy settings regularly or ask a trusted friend to help you.��

Don’t accept friend or connection requests from people you don’t know.��

Avoid the phish��

Phishing is when someone online tries to trick you into sharing private info or clicking on things that might not be safe.����

Know some of the ways that scammers try to trick people:        

• Requests for personal information 
• Asking you to click on a link or attachment��
• Email or message that says you’ve won a contest 

Be careful of messages asking for money.��

If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.��

Be wary of texts or emails requesting a NYCHA payment. NYCHA does not initiate contact via texts or emails requesting payment through apps or any other non-official methods.  

When in doubt, throw it out. Look at who sent the message. If it is from someone you don’t know,��delete it. Most companies and groups won’t request your personal information through email. If you’re unsure, it’s better to give them a call directly.��

Get the free 91Ӱ��Secure app (https://secure.nyc). The app can help protect your phone from cyber threats. It will send you an alert about a possible threat and offer advice about what to do.��

Attention seniors!

Reach out to a family member or trusted friend if you’re uncertain about an online request.��

Phone safety

Keep phones updated. Make sure your settings are set up to update things by themselves when they need to.  

Make sure you know how to make an��emergency call from your phone.��

Don’t give out personal info over the��phone to unknown callers.��