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PROTECT YOURSELF ONLINETechnology Helpdesk Website: https://www.psdr3.org/help!Email: helpdesk@psdr3.orgNeed Technology Help? We’re here to support you. Scan the QR code with your phone camera to see who in your building can help you when you need it. !PROTECTYOUR FILES & DEVICESUpdate softwareThis includes your apps, browsers, and operating systems on any devices you use. !Require passwords/passcodesUse passwords or passcodes to lock all laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Don’t leave your devices unattended in public places.Secure your filesBackup important digital files in a secure cloud account such as Google Drive or iCloud. Do not store district files on a personal cloud account.****Use multi-factor authenticationMulti-factor authentication, (sometimes called 2-Step or two-factor), requires you use something you have and something you know to verify that it’s really you signing in.Putting these cybersecurity basics to use will reduce your risk considerably.Cyber criminals will target anyone.SECUREYOUR DATAIs your home network secure? Does your home Wi-Fi require a password to join? It should! !Are your I.O.T. (Internet of Things) devices, like robot vacuums & home assistants, set to automatically update? Double check in their app settings.DATA IS CURRENCYYou wouldn’t give away your money to just anyone, would you? Don’t give away your data either.Technology Building SupportProtect your privacy APPS !Check the app permissions in your phone’s settings You have options to not allow access to your camera, microphone, or location all the time for each app. !SOCIAL MEDIA !• Audit the privacy settings in social media accounts to disable geotagging & restrict who can see your posts. !• Don’t post “quiz” questions that reveal personal information about yourself. !• Connect with only those people whom you actually knowPublic Wi-FiA personal hotspot is better than free public Wi-Fi if you have the option. !If you must use public Wi-Fi, avoid sensitive activities like banking that require passwords or credit cards.Other helpful information can be found on the Federal Trade Commissions Consumer Advice website: https://consumer.ftc.gov/

LONG, COMPLEX, & UNIQUEHOWPHISHING WORKSWHATYOUCAN DOYou get an email or textYou are told to click a link, give or type in a password, or provide a bank account number or other sensitive information.!PHISHINGYou get an email that looks like it’s from someone you know… or someone important in your organization. It contains a link to click to update your password and says you must do this right away. Should you click? No. Maybe it looks like it’s from the construction company that you know is working in your building and they need you to provide an account number. Should you reply? No.It looks realNowadays it’s easy to make things look real. Logos can be copied and fake email addresses can be created. Scammers will use popular company names or take advantage of bad situations or natural disasters to prey on vulnerable people.It’s urgentYou are pressured to “ACT NOW” or something bad will happen.Phishing is a trap designed to get you to give up valuable information.What happens nextIf you click the link or download the file, scammers can install malicious software (malware) that can lock you out and steal your data. If they get your passwords or other information, they can sell it or use it on other sites that could have more valuable data.Before clicking a link or sharing any personal information:STOPCheck it out Look up the website or phone number of the company or the person behind the text or email. Make sure you’re getting the real company or real website.!Talk to someone Ask a colleague or supervisor or your partner what they think.!Make a call if you’re not sure Pick up the phone and call that vendor, a colleague, a trusted source in your organization, or the person who sent the email to confirm. Use a number you know is correct and nothing that may be in the email or text.!Report it Report any phishing emails that you see in your Pattonville email to the Technology Helpdesk.CHANGE PATTONVILLE PASSWORD: https://password.psdr3.orgLength matters Use pass-phrases that are 15 or more characters long. The longer it is, the longer it takes a computer to guess it!15 CHARACTERS CAN BE EASY TO REMEMBER IF YOU USE: FIVE 3-letter words ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ or THREE 5-letter words _____ _____ _____ Can you think of a PASSPHRASE that fits this pattern? Use MFA A strong password used with multi-factor authentication is the best thing you can do to keep your accounts safe. !Don’t reuse passwords If a reused password is compromised, all the accounts you used it on are vulnerable.!Browsers can help! The Internet browser you use can probably suggest a strong password and save it for you. Use this for any accounts that you don’t use everyday. DO NOT write your passwords on POST-IT notes & stick it where others can see it!PASSWORDSPROTIP!

LONG, COMPLEX, & UNIQUEHOWPHISHING WORKSWHATYOUCAN DOYou get an email or textYou are told to click a link, give or type in a password, or provide a bank account number or other sensitive information.!PHISHINGYou get an email that looks like it’s from someone you know… or someone important in your organization. It contains a link to click to update your password and says you must do this right away. Should you click? No. Maybe it looks like it’s from the construction company that you know is working in your building and they need you to provide an account number. Should you reply? No.It looks realNowadays it’s easy to make things look real. Logos can be copied and fake email addresses can be created. Scammers will use popular company names or take advantage of bad situations or natural disasters to prey on vulnerable people.It’s urgentYou are pressured to “ACT NOW” or something bad will happen.Phishing is a trap designed to get you to give up valuable information.What happens nextIf you click the link or download the file, scammers can install malicious software (malware) that can lock you out and steal your data. If they get your passwords or other information, they can sell it or use it on other sites that could have more valuable data.Before clicking a link or sharing any personal information:STOPCheck it out Look up the website or phone number of the company or the person behind the text or email. Make sure you’re getting the real company or real website.!Talk to someone Ask a colleague or supervisor or your partner what they think.!Make a call if you’re not sure Pick up the phone and call that vendor, a colleague, a trusted source in your organization, or the person who sent the email to confirm. Use a number you know is correct and nothing that may be in the email or text.!Report it Report any phishing emails that you see in your Pattonville email to the Technology Helpdesk.CHANGE PATTONVILLE PASSWORD: https://password.psdr3.orgLength matters Use pass-phrases that are 15 or more characters long. The longer it is, the longer it takes a computer to guess it!15 CHARACTERS CAN BE EASY TO REMEMBER IF YOU USE: FIVE 3-letter words ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ or THREE 5-letter words _____ _____ _____ Can you think of a PASSPHRASE that fits this pattern? Use MFA A strong password used with multi-factor authentication is the best thing you can do to keep your accounts safe. !Don’t reuse passwords If a reused password is compromised, all the accounts you used it on are vulnerable.!Browsers can help! The Internet browser you use can probably suggest a strong password and save it for you. Use this for any accounts that you don’t use everyday. DO NOT write your passwords on POST-IT notes & stick it where others can see it!PASSWORDSPROTIP!

LONG, COMPLEX, & UNIQUEHOWPHISHING WORKSWHATYOUCAN DOYou get an email or textYou are told to click a link, give or type in a password, or provide a bank account number or other sensitive information.!PHISHINGYou get an email that looks like it’s from someone you know… or someone important in your organization. It contains a link to click to update your password and says you must do this right away. Should you click? No. Maybe it looks like it’s from the construction company that you know is working in your building and they need you to provide an account number. Should you reply? No.It looks realNowadays it’s easy to make things look real. Logos can be copied and fake email addresses can be created. Scammers will use popular company names or take advantage of bad situations or natural disasters to prey on vulnerable people.It’s urgentYou are pressured to “ACT NOW” or something bad will happen.Phishing is a trap designed to get you to give up valuable information.What happens nextIf you click the link or download the file, scammers can install malicious software (malware) that can lock you out and steal your data. If they get your passwords or other information, they can sell it or use it on other sites that could have more valuable data.Before clicking a link or sharing any personal information:STOPCheck it out Look up the website or phone number of the company or the person behind the text or email. Make sure you’re getting the real company or real website.!Talk to someone Ask a colleague or supervisor or your partner what they think.!Make a call if you’re not sure Pick up the phone and call that vendor, a colleague, a trusted source in your organization, or the person who sent the email to confirm. Use a number you know is correct and nothing that may be in the email or text.!Report it Report any phishing emails that you see in your Pattonville email to the Technology Helpdesk.CHANGE PATTONVILLE PASSWORD: https://password.psdr3.orgLength matters Use pass-phrases that are 15 or more characters long. The longer it is, the longer it takes a computer to guess it!15 CHARACTERS CAN BE EASY TO REMEMBER IF YOU USE: FIVE 3-letter words ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ or THREE 5-letter words _____ _____ _____ Can you think of a PASSPHRASE that fits this pattern? Use MFA A strong password used with multi-factor authentication is the best thing you can do to keep your accounts safe. !Don’t reuse passwords If a reused password is compromised, all the accounts you used it on are vulnerable.!Browsers can help! The Internet browser you use can probably suggest a strong password and save it for you. Use this for any accounts that you don’t use everyday. DO NOT write your passwords on POST-IT notes & stick it where others can see it!PASSWORDSPROTIP!

PROTECT YOURSELF ONLINETechnology Helpdesk Website: https://www.psdr3.org/help!Email: helpdesk@psdr3.orgNeed Technology Help? We’re here to support you. Scan the QR code with your phone camera to see who in your building can help you when you need it. !PROTECTYOUR FILES & DEVICESUpdate softwareThis includes your apps, browsers, and operating systems on any devices you use. !Require passwords/passcodesUse passwords or passcodes to lock all laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Don’t leave your devices unattended in public places.Secure your filesBackup important digital files in a secure cloud account such as Google Drive or iCloud. Do not store district files on a personal cloud account.****Use multi-factor authenticationMulti-factor authentication, (sometimes called 2-Step or two-factor), requires you use something you have and something you know to verify that it’s really you signing in.Putting these cybersecurity basics to use will reduce your risk considerably.Cyber criminals will target anyone.SECUREYOUR DATAIs your home network secure? Does your home Wi-Fi require a password to join? It should! !Are your I.O.T. (Internet of Things) devices, like robot vacuums & home assistants, set to automatically update? Double check in their app settings.DATA IS CURRENCYYou wouldn’t give away your money to just anyone, would you? Don’t give away your data either.Technology Building SupportProtect your privacy APPS !Check the app permissions in your phone’s settings You have options to not allow access to your camera, microphone, or location all the time for each app. !SOCIAL MEDIA !• Audit the privacy settings in social media accounts to disable geotagging & restrict who can see your posts. !• Don’t post “quiz” questions that reveal personal information about yourself. !• Connect with only those people whom you actually knowPublic Wi-FiA personal hotspot is better than free public Wi-Fi if you have the option. !If you must use public Wi-Fi, avoid sensitive activities like banking that require passwords or credit cards.Other helpful information can be found on the Federal Trade Commissions Consumer Advice website: https://consumer.ftc.gov/

PROTECT YOURSELF ONLINETechnology Helpdesk Website: https://www.psdr3.org/help!Email: helpdesk@psdr3.orgNeed Technology Help? We’re here to support you. Scan the QR code with your phone camera to see who in your building can help you when you need it. !PROTECTYOUR FILES & DEVICESUpdate softwareThis includes your apps, browsers, and operating systems on any devices you use. !Require passwords/passcodesUse passwords or passcodes to lock all laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Don’t leave your devices unattended in public places.Secure your filesBackup important digital files in a secure cloud account such as Google Drive or iCloud. Do not store district files on a personal cloud account.****Use multi-factor authenticationMulti-factor authentication, (sometimes called 2-Step or two-factor), requires you use something you have and something you know to verify that it’s really you signing in.Putting these cybersecurity basics to use will reduce your risk considerably.Cyber criminals will target anyone.SECUREYOUR DATAIs your home network secure? Does your home Wi-Fi require a password to join? It should! !Are your I.O.T. (Internet of Things) devices, like robot vacuums & home assistants, set to automatically update? Double check in their app settings.DATA IS CURRENCYYou wouldn’t give away your money to just anyone, would you? Don’t give away your data either.Technology Building SupportProtect your privacy APPS !Check the app permissions in your phone’s settings You have options to not allow access to your camera, microphone, or location all the time for each app. !SOCIAL MEDIA !• Audit the privacy settings in social media accounts to disable geotagging & restrict who can see your posts. !• Don’t post “quiz” questions that reveal personal information about yourself. !• Connect with only those people whom you actually knowPublic Wi-FiA personal hotspot is better than free public Wi-Fi if you have the option. !If you must use public Wi-Fi, avoid sensitive activities like banking that require passwords or credit cards.Other helpful information can be found on the Federal Trade Commissions Consumer Advice website: https://consumer.ftc.gov/