The weather in some parts of the country is inspiring people to clean up or clear out clutter.
The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Better Business Bureau reminds everyone that when clearing out the physical clutter, there’s probably a bunch of digital data clutter that lives on your electronic devices.
1. Doing a digital spring cleaning can seem overwhelming. How can we get started?
If you have a few extra hours or minutes in your day, it may be a good time to give yourself a digital makeover.
Taking some simple, proactive steps will go a long way in safeguarding against any number of potentially disruptive issues–like identity theft, loss of funds or credit card fraud–that can cause mayhem by compromising data. Take the time to put into practice a few precautionary measures and you will have greater peace of mind–not only this spring, but all year round.
2. Is this just for computers or do we need to pay attention to all devices?
NCSA and the BBB are encouraging people to check their smartphones, laptops, tablets, and even smart watches, fitness trackers, and other smart devices.
3. What are some things to keep in mind?
- Lock down your login: Ensure passphrases for each account are lengthy, unique, and safely stored. Enable 2-factor authentication on all accounts that offer it.
- Update your system and software: Having…
