The National Cyber Security Alliance has a few tips to keep yourself protected.
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The easiest thing you can do is change your passwords regularly.
Use the longest password you can think of. Consider the last book you read, a news headline or another phrase and then add capitalization and punctuation.
Don't forget about double logins. Multi-factor authentication can help protect you by adding a verification process in case someone else tries to sign onto one of your accounts from a new device.
Cybercriminals also have numerous ways to send spam or phishing attacks, which can collect personal and financial information or infect your devices with malware and viruses.
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Make sure you don't reveal any personal or financial information in an email, and always check the security of a website before sharing sensitive information online.
For other tips to stay safe online, you can learn how to protect yourself with these resources: https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/online-safety-basics/.
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies has also compiled a toolkit to promote positive and lasting cybersecurity habits: https://niccs.us-cert.gov/national-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2019.