✅ Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software.

✅ Enable automatic updates for your operating system and applications.

✅ Use strong, unique passwords and consider using a password manager.

✅ Encrypt sensitive files and data on your devices.

✅ Use a secure Wi-Fi network—avoid public Wi-Fi or use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) when connecting.

✅ Change the default username and password for your router.

✅ Enable a firewall to protect against unauthorized access.

✅ Regularly monitor network activity for suspicious behavior.

✅ Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible.

✅ Review account permissions and revoke access for unused apps or services.

✅ Monitor account activity and check for unusual login attempts.

✅ Keep an updated list of emergency contact information for account recovery.

✅ Avoid clicking on unknown links or downloading suspicious attachments.

✅ Verify sender identities before responding to emails, especially those requesting sensitive information.

✅ Limit the personal information you share online, be mindful of social media oversharing.

✅ Educate yourself and others on phishing scams and online fraud tactics. 

✅ Regularly back up important files to secure locations, such as encrypted cloud storage or external drives.

✅ Test your backups periodically to ensure they work.

✅ Create a detailed recovery plan for potential cybersecurity incidents.

✅ Use reputable software from trusted providers.

✅ Disable features or services you don’t use, such as remote access tools.

✅ Keep browser extensions and plugins updated, removing those no longer needed.