personal security guide first steps checklist Cybersecurity Checklist First Steps I have turned on automatic updates for all my devices: Computer (desktop and laptop) Mobile phone Tablet I have activated multi-factor authentication on my most important accounts: All my online banking and financial accounts (e.g. your bank, PayPal) All my email accounts (e.g. Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail, Yahoo!) I regularly back up my devices: Computer (desktop and laptop) Mobile phone Tablet I use unique strong passphrases on my most important accounts that aren’t protected by MFA: Online banking and financial accounts Email accounts I have secured my mobile devices: Laptop Mobile phone Tablet I use cyber secure thinking every day: I can recognise scam messages I know what to do if I receive a scam message I know how to check if a message is a scam if I’m unsure I think before I click on links and attachments I think before I share anything on social media I know where to get help if I’m a victim of cybercrime or a scam Submit × Next Steps