PERSONAL AND FAMILY SECURITY CHECKLIST
NEXT DAY
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key USB 3.0 240 GB (FIPS-, 256 Bit AES-XTS-)
PC
ANDROID
MOBILE
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BLACKBERRY
Step One: Inbuilt
Use passphrase like the title of your favourite song.Example: We are the Champions should look like..
W3ar3th3Champ$ons (a simple password takes about a minute to crack). This example takes 21 minutes to crack...which should give you time to disconnect from the web and change it again.
ENCRYPT YOUR HARD DISK
SEE THE BOOK ON AMAZON AND iTUNES
WINDOWS PHONE
None yet available.
GET A VPN FOR YOUR DEVICES
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MAC
ANDROID AND TABLET
Step One: Encryption takes an hour or more.
Step Two: Go to Settings > Security and look for the "Encrypt phone" option.
Step Three: You'll need to set a password of at least six characters, containing at least one number. Since this will also become your screen unlock code, most people will probably choose one that's easy to enter.
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PC & MAC & MOBILE
WE love Boxcryptor it works really well with most Cloud dDRIVES APPLE IOS, WINDOWS ONEDRIVE, DROPBOX,GOOGLE DRIVE, AMAZON BOX, and LIVEDRIVE
A VPN transmits your data in a secure tunnel
and encrypts the traffic flow. Even if someone
has tapped you line (quite common) they
cannot see what your traffic reveals
NEXT DAY:
Capricorn Aegis Bio USB 3.0 1TB (256-bit)
Spyware can be a precursor to Ransomeware where a hacker will encrypt your drive permanently. Turn off cookies and load Malwarebytes to manage these bad boys..
MAC
Its beneficial to run two Anti Virus products from different vendors. This is because the malware signatures are vast (a million viruses emerge each week) that one company cannot capture, analyse and scrub viruses from your machine. Dual sourcing is therefore recommended.
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Single User License $48
(Students get a further 25% discount)
MOBILE
MAC
GET AD AND SPYWARE BLOCKERS
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PC & MAC & MOBILE
Windows 10 and Apple Mac have Firewalls built in that need to be switched on in Settings or Preferences.
PC
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Kaspersky Password Manager securely stores all your passwords and synchronizes them across PC, Mac, Android & iOS devices – for safer access to your favourite accounts, apps & websites.Clever..eh?
LIVEDRIVE
ANTI VIRUS
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iPHONE and iPAD
Using a IP VPN stops your device from being hacked at WiFi Hotspots ( such as Airport, Train, Cafes and Hotels) when you are browsing the web. Also use private browsing (Safari, Firefox) to kill switch ransomware attempts.
USE THE CLOUD (SURE) BUT ENCRYPT YOUR FILES BEFORE YOU SAVE THEM
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BACK UP YOUR DEVICE
ANDROID
GET A PASSWORD MANAGER FOR ALL YOUR DEVICES
PC
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PC
BLACKPHONE
Encryption built in
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PC & MAC
Cybersecurity begins at home. We work with key vendors and check their products capabilities so you don't have to. Its our responsibility to keep our Identities and Personal data safe. Losing your identity can cost you 6 months income on average so buy the right gear and understand your responsibilities. The is a 1 in 4 chance you will be hacked so hide and encrypt your files and keep your IP address hidden through VPNs. It will cost you least than 6 months salary!
A Must do...
iPHONE AND iPAD
Step One: Set up a passcode to lock your device under Settings > General > Passcode Lock.
Livedrive is an all device (PC, MAC and Mobile cloud drive). We picked this as it works with everything on the market (even Blackberry).
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Its our responsibility to protect our families from external danger and make them aware that the Internet is a grubby place to be in. Kids love to play in the dirt! So just ensure they don't go in the wrong directions use Parental Control so they don't go to the wrong sites. 78% of under 12 year olds have visited an Adult site without their parents knowledge.
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The critters at Combat Ready IT always have our eye on excellent products! We test new products and ensure that our clients and customers best the best bang for their buck.
This month we found the new Kindle for Kids to match iPAD and iPhone security levels.
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MAC
PARENTAL CONTROLS
Avoid using external drives. Many external drives have embedded malware. The same applies to USBs. Only use USBs that have a hardware encryption lock and guarantee data is encrypted to Military Standard. These USBs are very portable.