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Students are juicy targets for cybercriminals, especially during peak study periods when stress is high and inboxes are overflowing. A single compromised password can unlock your student email, assignments and even your personal information.
But there’s good news: a few simple habits can slam the door on cybercriminals. Follow DTS’s tips to keep your accounts locked down and your data safe.
Our recommendations:
Use Multi-Factor Authentication
- MFA Protects accounts with a second factor like a phone code, even if your password is stolen.
Choose passphrases over passwords
- Use passphrases like “PurpleKoalaPlaysGuitar3!” instead of short, reused passwords.
Think Before you click:
- Hover over links and senders email addresses to avoid phishing.
Further information:
For more information on staying cyber secure, refer to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) guide and their personal security checklist.
If you think you’ve fallen for a scam and need assistance, visit the ACSC’s how to recover from scams advice.
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