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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 info. 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.
For more information on staying cyber secure, refer to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) guide and checklist. If think you’ve fallen for a scam and need assistance, visit the ACSC’s how to recover from scams website.
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