online fraud

Four tips for safe online shopping

December 4, 2023

Holiday shopping season is around the corner! With great discounts and offers, also comes the risk of online fraud and scams.

Here are four simple yet effective tips to have a safe online shopping experience:

  1. Before making any online payments, ensure a secure connection by verifying that the website’s URL begins with “https://” and has a padlock symbol in the address bar.
  2. Don’t click on links in unsolicited emails or pop-up ads; instead, directly access the retailer’s website by typing the URL into your browser.
  3. Enhance transaction security by using a secure personal network instead of public Wi-Fi, as public networks are less secure.
  4. Use a password manager to store the passwords for all your accounts, because passwords are the first line of defence against online threats.

Download the tipsheet in PDF format.

Visit the Security Matters website regularly to learn more about online safety tips and resources.

Four online safety tips for students going back to school

August 29, 2022

A new school year is just around the corner! While this is an exciting time for students, it’s also prime time for malicious actors to take advantage of unsuspecting students.

Review these simple and effective tips to help you stay safe online and protect yourself, your data and the University.

Infographic explaining four ways to stay safe online this school season

 

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Resources to protect yourself online:

  1. Protect your online accounts.
    Safe password practices.
  2. Enrol in UTORMFA.
    UTORMFA is the University of Toronto’s multi-factor authentication solution.
  3. Protect yourself against fraud.
    Tips for identifying and reporting a phishing attempt.
  4. Protect your devices.
    Protect yourself against malware.

Visit the Security Matters website regularly to learn more about online safety tips and resources.