• 1. Don't ignore software updates.
  • 2. Use a passcode to protect your data.
  • 3. Be smart. Browse incognito.
  • 4. Use a VPN to encrypt your IP.
  • 5. Google yourself from time to time. 
  • 6. Data collection laws vary by state.
  • 7. Don't disclose info over hotspots.
  • 8. Don't leave without logging out.
  • 9. Say "No!" to Java.
  • 10. Set up 2-factor authentication.
  • 11. Choose better passwords.
  • 12. Clear your history every month.
  • 13. Never use the same password twice.
  • 14. Rethink old security questions.
  • 15. Think twice before you post.
  • 16. Only download from trusted sources.
  • 17. Check before you browse.
  • 18. Make your passwords complex.
  • 19. Verify before you download.
  • 20. Check when your location is shared.
  • 21. Max out your privacy settings on social media.
  • 22. Delete your old, unused accounts.
  • 23. Protect your computer.
  • 24. Set browser alerts.
  • 25. Always log out before closing a tab.
  • 26. Differentiate good cookies from bad ones.
  • 27. Turn off autofill for better privacy.
  • 28. Secure your Apple devices.
  • 29. Keep your webcam covered. 
  • 30. Delete your Google history.
  • 31. A little research goes a long way.
  • 1. Don't ignore software updates.
  • 2. Use a passcode to protect your data.
  • 3. Be smart. Browse incognito.
  • 4. Use a VPN to encrypt your IP.
  • 5. Google yourself from time to time. 
  • 6. Data collection laws vary by state.
  • 7. Don't disclose info over hotspots.
  • 8. Don't leave without logging out.
  • 9. Say "No!" to Java.
  • 10. Set up 2-factor authentication.
  • 11. Choose better passwords.
  • 12. Clear your history every month.
  • 13. Never use the same password twice.
  • 14. Rethink old security questions.
  • 15. Think twice before you post.
  • 16. Only download from trusted sources.
  • 17. Check before you browse.
  • 18. Make your passwords complex.
  • 19. Verify before you download.
  • 20. Check when your location is shared.
  • 21. Max out your privacy settings on social media.
  • 22. Delete your old, unused accounts.
  • 23. Protect your computer.
  • 24. Set browser alerts.
  • 25. Always log out before closing a tab.
  • 26. Differentiate good cookies from bad ones.
  • 27. Turn off autofill for better privacy.
  • 28. Secure your Apple devices.
  • 29. Keep your webcam covered. 
  • 30. Delete your Google history.
  • 31. A little research goes a long way.

31 Internet safety memes everyone should see

Digital freedom 30.10.2015 3 mins
Brad
Written by Brad
31 Internet safety memes everyone should see

We all use the Internet, but how smart are you when it comes to protecting your privacy? We've created 31 memes to help you be better informed when it comes to safeguarding your security.

Take a look and start surfing more secure.

1. Don't ignore software updates.

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Ignoring software updates is the digital equivalent of leaving your front door open at night. Don't do it. Just don't.

2. Use a passcode to protect your data.

Set up passcode protection

Ever left your phone at a “friend’s” house only to wake up the next morning to 10,000 FB notifications? Use a passcode on your phone to protect your data.

3. Be smart. Browse incognito.

Browse incognito over public wifi

Public Wi-Fi spots aren’t as secure as you think.

4. Use a VPN to encrypt your IP.

Use a vpn to protect your privacy

VPNs encrypt and anonymize your Internet activity. Don’t leave home without one!

5. Google yourself from time to time. 

Google yourself every now and then

Remember that weekend trip to Cancun? Well, so does Google. A simple search could show some alarming results.

6. Data collection laws vary by state.

check data collection laws in your state

Yup. Data collection laws are different for different states. What you’re looking up in NY could be grounds for arrest in Texas. Honest.

7. Don't disclose info over hotspots.

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Ever wondered what happens when you disclose personal info open hotspots? Target ads, that's what.

8. Don't leave without logging out.

always log out after using someone

Remember to log out before closing a computer or else you could end up posting confession bear memes too.

9. Say "No!" to Java.

disable java in your browser

We take our coffee with milk. But no Java, we prefer to browse securely.

10. Set up 2-factor authentication.

always use 2-factor authentication

You can’t always prevent forgetting your laptop on the subway, but you can prevent hackers from logging in. 2-factor verification ftw.

11. Choose better passwords.

use different passwords for different sites

You know what’s not smart? Using the same stupid password over, and over, and over.

12. Clear your history every month.

clear your browser history 1x a month

A good rule of thumb is to clear your browser history at least once a month.

13. Never use the same password twice.

never use the same password twice

Never use the same password twice. If one password becomes corrupted, the rest are sure to follow.

14. Rethink old security questions.

Rethink old security questions

Sometimes it’s the old accounts that cause the most harm. Rethink answers to old security questions.

15. Think twice before you post.

Think twice before you post

What goes online, stays online.

16. Only download from trusted sources.

download from trusted sources

If you don't know the source, don't download. Easy peasy.

17. Check before you browse.

check if the site is secure

Check the URL for  HTTPS before you enter your personal info. The ‘S’ stands for secure.

18. Make your passwords complex.

make your passwords private

If your friend can guess your password, it’s probably not very good.

19. Verify before you download.

check before you download attachments

If you receive an email from a long-lost "brother" claiming you won $500, be skeptical. Be very skeptical.

20. Check when your location is shared.

check when your location is being shared

Make sure you're aware when your geo-location is being shared. You never know who could be watching you.

21. Max out your privacy settings on social media.

Max out FB

If your Facebook privacy settings aren’t maxed out, you’re doing it wrong.

22. Delete your old, unused accounts.

Delete old accounts

Delete your old accounts. Something you said years ago could be used against you today.

23. Protect your computer.

use antivirus and antispyware

Keep your computer safe by installing antivirus and antispyware. Yes, it’s that simple.

24. Set browser alerts.

set your browser alerts to stay in the know

Set browser alerts to notify you whenever a new cookie has been installed.

25. Always log out before closing a tab.

log out before closing a tab

Don’t leave your personal deets exposed! Always log out!

26. Differentiate good cookies from bad ones.

be weary of free cookies

Not all cookies were created equal. Learn which cookies are helpful and which aren't.

27. Turn off autofill for better privacy.

never use autofill

Autofill’s not only annoying, it's dangerous.

28. Secure your Apple devices.

secure your Apple devices

Your iPhone stores more than your Candy Crush records, so make sure it's secure.

29. Keep your webcam covered

keep your webcam covered

You never know when someone could be watching you.

30. Delete your Google history.

delete your Google history

Get in the habit of deleting your Google history every month.

31. A little research goes a long way.

brush up on your cybersecurity knowledge

Check out a few common cybersecurity terms with this handy glossary and be better informed.

Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments below!

 

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