#1. Implement multi-factor authentication on your accounts.
A password isn’t enough to keep you safe online. By implementing a second layer of identification, like a confirmation text message or email, a code from an authentication app, a fingerprint or Face ID, or best yet, a FIDO key, you’re giving your bank, email provider, or any other site you’re logging into the confidence that it really is you. Multi-factor authentication can make you 99% less likely to get hacked. So enable multi-factor authentication on your email, social media, online shopping, financial services accounts. And don’t forget your gaming and streaming entertainment services!
#2. Update your software. In fact, turn on automatic updates.
Bad actors will exploit flaws in the system. Update the operating system on your mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. And update your applications – especially the web browsers – on all your devices too. Leverage automatic updates for all devices, applications, and operating systems.
#3. Set antivirus and antimalware programs to conduct regular scans.
Regularly scanning your system with an antivirus program is one of the easiest ways to keep your system secure.
#4. Destroy sensitive documents regularly.
All sensitive documents such as bank statements, student loan information, and other account information should be physically destroyed