Tips to protect your computer:
• Regularly update your electronic defenses: antivirus software, browsers, plug-ins, applications, and operating systems. Always install all security patches as soon as they become available.
• Consider uninstalling Adobe Flash and using Google Chrome, which has a built-in Flash player.
• Schedule automatic PC scans with a trusted antivirus program at least once a week. If you don’t currently have one, we recommend getting and running Avast Free Antivirus or Malwarebytes.
• Only complete downloads (files, attachments, software) from trusted sources.
• Log off/turn off your computer when you aren’t using it.
Tips to protect private information:
• Don’t click on unknown links or enter your credentials on unknown sites
• Stick to sites that use encryption when sharing personal information online
• Set up strong passwords (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols)
• Use unique passwords – don’t use the same password for multiple accounts
• Don’t share or store passwords where someone else could access them (assume hackers can get at any information on your computer)
• Change your passwords every 90 days
• Learn what to do if your email’s been hacked
• Secure your home wifi connection with a strong password
• Don’t treat public computers like your personal computer
• Turn on two-factor authentication when it’s provided
• Be aware of your surroundings – protect your laptop like you protect your wallet
• Back up your data – if your computer crashes or hackers freeze your access, a recent backup can be the difference between a minor inconvenience and a total disaster
• Communicate with your Translance clients and freelancers via Translance Messages so that we can assist in protecting your security