Online Tips: How to Protect Your Personal Data

Personal data protection is well-known issue that comes living in such a connected world. Fortunately, with a few tips from the TeleChoice Melbourne team, you can stay safe while enjoying the benefits of being online – whether you are using TeleChoice broadband or TeleChoice mobile plans. 

Keep All Online Accounts Secure 

Every online account you have, whether it’s a store account, your bank account or your email account, should be secured with a complex password. This is the most important, foundational level of online security. If possible, you should also use two-factor identification (for example, when you get a one-time PIN sent to your mobile to authorise a transaction) whenever it is available. 

If your concern is that you can’t remember all these passwords, then it’s advisable to get a password manager app. Good examples of these apps include Dashlane, Lastpass and 1Password. They’ll manage all your passwords for you and you just simply have to remember your own master password. You can easily download these apps with data from TeleChoice mobile plans or when you are on your home TeleChoice broadband. 

Secure Your Devices 

Our smartphones, laptops, tablets and computers have so much personal data on them that it’s critical they are properly secured. If your device gets lost or stolen, you want to make sure that no one can access your personal identity, work information, credit card information or anything else. 

Start by putting strong passwords on each device and enabling biometric security where you can. Next, back your data up regularly to another device or (preferably) a secure cloud account. It’s best to do this while on your home’s TeleChoice broadband or Wi-Fi network or you will quickly use up all the data on your TeleChoice mobile plans. Lastly, set up your devices so that you can erase them from a remote location – Apple and Android mobiles both have this option. 

Keep Apps and Operating Systems Up to Date 

System and app updates are a frustrating annoyance for most people, but the reality is that they are critical for your personal data safety. Software developers are in a constant race against cyber criminals who want your data, and almost every update is to provide additional layers of security that will keep these criminals out. Make a habit of checking your updates and scheduling them for a quiet time of day when you have access to Wi-Fi through your TeleChoice broadband account. 

Practice Safe Browsing 

Many personal data breaches occur due to internet and mobile users who don’t practice safe browsing. It’s important to stay up to date with security information and scams so you don’t fall victim to a phishing or malware attack. 

Another good idea is to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) like ExpressVPN, NordVPN or CyberGhost. These programs keep your personal data secure in the event that you visit a website that has little or no security by cloaking your personal data. It makes it very difficult for hackers and other criminals to access your activity and your personal data. 

Looking for TeleChoice Broadband Options or TeleChoice Mobile Plans? Visit TeleChoice Melbourne! 

The friendly team at TeleChoice Melbourne is ready to assist you with all your TeleChoice broadband needs, as well as helping you to find the perfect TeleChoice mobile plans for your budget. Contact us online or visit a TeleChoice Melbourne store today! 

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