Ways To Avoid Being a Victim of Cybercrime

• Try not to use shortcuts for passwords and access codes like keeping written passwords available within vicinity of the computer.

• Make certain to lock all access to computer or mobile devices with a password.

• Regularly change passwords, preferably several times per year.

• Require regular updates of operating systems and create a way to verify it has been done.

• Report suspicious network activity immediately.

• Be aware of how to recognize and avoid viruses and malware.

• When using mobile devices, turn off the "Bluetooth discoverable" mode.