{"id":100488,"date":"2016-08-02T13:49:42","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T17:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/?page_id=100488"},"modified":"2023-10-03T15:10:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T19:10:17","slug":"security-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/cam\/security-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Safety Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- This h1 is not included in the accessibility tree and therefore ignored by the rule --><\/p>\n<h1 aria-hidden=\"true\">Online Safety Basics<\/h1>\n<p><!-- This h1 is not included in the accessibility tree and therefore ignored by the rule --><\/p>\n<p>These resources are for your personal, non-BU accounts and activity. Protecting yourself outside of work or school is essential to well rounded online security and protecting yourself everywhere.<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-headline\">\n<div class=\"main-headline\">\n<h3>Hacked Accounts<\/h3>\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p>Steps you can take to protect your online accounts and resources you can utilize if your online account has been hacked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/stay-safe-online\/identity-theft-fraud-cybercrime\/hacked-accounts\/\"><span>LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Malware, Botnets and Ransomware<\/h3>\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p>The internet is a powerful and useful tool, but in the same way that you shouldn\u2019t drive without buckling your seat belt or ride a bike without a helmet, you shouldn\u2019t venture online without taking some basic precautions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event-links\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/stay-safe-online\/online-safety-basics\/malware-and-botnets\/\" class=\"learn\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"main-headline\">\n<h3>Identity Theft and Fraud<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-row\">\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p><span>Having your identity stolen can be scary and invasive and have damaging effects on your finances, medical records and reputation. If you become a victim, knowing how to respond and report the incident is vital. Here are some tips and resources to help you recover. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event-links\">\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/stay-safe-online\/identity-theft-fraud-cybercrime\/identity-theft-fraud\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"main-headline\">\n<h3>Cyberbullying and Harassment<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-row\">\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p><span>Tips for cyberbullying and stalking\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event-links\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/stay-safe-online\/identity-theft-fraud-cybercrime\/cyberbullying-harassment\/\"><span>LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Reporting Cybercrime<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-row\">\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p><span>Federal, state and local law enforcement authorities are becoming more sophisticated about cybercrime and are devoting more resources to responding to these threats. Learn more about who and how to report cyber crime online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event-links\">\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/stay-safe-online\/identity-theft-fraud-cybercrime\/reporting-cybercrime\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Spam and Phishing<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-row\">\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p>Cybercriminals have become quite savvy in their attempts to lure people in and get you to click on a link or open an attachment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event-links\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/stay-safe-online\/online-safety-basics\/spam-and-phishing\/\" class=\"learn\"><span>LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-row\">\n<h3>Online Shopping<\/h3>\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p>It\u2019s important to take steps to protect yourself when shopping online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event-links\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/stay-safe-online\/online-safety-basics\/online-shopping\/\" class=\"learn\"><span>LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-row\">\n<h3>Back it Up<\/h3>\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p>Protect yourself against data loss by making electronic copies \u2013 or backups \u2013 of important files.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event-links\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staysafeonline.org\/stay-safe-online\/online-safety-basics\/back-it-up\/\" class=\"learn\"><span>LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online Safety Basics These resources are for your personal, non-BU accounts and activity. Protecting yourself outside of work or school is essential to well rounded online security and protecting yourself everywhere. Hacked Accounts Steps you can take to protect your online accounts and resources you can utilize if your online account has been hacked. 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