The step-by-step guides for individuals and families detail basic cyber security instructions for specific software, applications and devices. Turn on real-time protection in Windows 10 Real-time protection is a security feature that helps stop malware from being installed on your device. This feature is built into Microsoft Defender, a comprehensive virus and threat detection program that is part of the Windows 10 security system. Turning on Automatic Updates – For iMac, MacBook, iPhone & iPad How to turn on automatic updates can differ depending on your operating system and your software applications (“apps”). This guide steps you through turning on automatic updates on an iMac, MacBook, iPhone & iPad. Turning on Automatic Updates – For Microsoft Windows 10 How to turn on automatic updates can differ depending on your operating system and your programs. This guide steps you through turning on automatic updates on a desktop computer for the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system. Back Up and Restore - Apple iOS How to back up and restore files on your Apple iOS device using iCloud or a computer. Back Up and Restore - Apple macOS How to back up and restore files on your Mac using an external hard drive or the cloud. Back Up and Restore - Microsoft Windows How to back up and restore files on your Microsoft Windows device using OneDrive or an external hard drive. Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Apple ID This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Apple ID. Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Facebook This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Facebook. Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Facebook Messenger This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your mobile devices for Facebook Messenger. Securing Google Accounts This step-by-step guide will explain how to secure your Google account with the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA). This is also known as two-step verification for Google accounts. Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Instagram This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Instagram. Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – LinkedIn This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for LinkedIn. Securing Microsoft Accounts This step-by-step guide shows you how to secure your Microsoft account with the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA), also known as two-step verification for Microsoft accounts. Securing Signal This step-by-step guide shows you how to secure Signal on your phone with the use of multi-factor authentication and safety numbers. Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Twitter This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Twitter. Securing Whatsapp This step-by-step guide shows you how to secure WhatsApp on your phone with the use of multi-factor authentication and security codes. Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Yahoo! This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Yahoo Turning on Ransomware Protection for Microsoft Windows 10 Ransomware attacks are typically delivered to a user via a malicious but legitimate looking email link or attachment. When the user opens the ransomware it will typically encrypt a user’s files, then demand a ransom to restore access – typically payable using cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin. Performing a malware scan using Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 Malware is a blanket term for malicious software including viruses, spyware, trojans and worms. Terminate ransomware programs with Task Manager (Microsoft Windows 10) If you are experiencing a ransomware attack, follow these three steps to identify and stop a potential ransomware program running on your Windows 10 computer. Connecting and disconnecting from a network A network is a group of two or more devices that communicate with each other via a connection. Consider how your devices are connected. Managing user accounts for macOS Administrator accounts are the ‘keys to the kingdom’, as they give a user full control of the computer. Cybercriminals will target administrator accounts in order to take full control of a user’s computer. Not using an administrator account for everyday use will help limit what a virus or exploit can access if your computer becomes infected. Managing user accounts for Microsoft Windows 10 Administrator accounts are the ‘keys to the kingdom’, as they give a user full control of the computer. Cybercriminals will target administrator accounts in order to take full control of a user’s computer. By not using an administrator account for everyday use you will help limit what a virus or exploit can access if your computer becomes infected. How to check your email account security - Gmail This step-by-step guide will explain how to check the security of your email account for Gmail on your desktop. How to check your email account security - Outlook ThisThis step-by-step guide will explain how to check the security of your email account for Outlook.com, Microsoft 365, Live, Hotmail, and MSN on your desktop. Changing your passphrase for macOS and Apple ID This step-by-step guide shows you how to set and change your passphrase for macOS and Apple ID. Changing your passphrase for Microsoft Windows 10 This step-by-step guide shows you how to set and change your passphrase for Windows 10.
Turn on real-time protection in Windows 10 Real-time protection is a security feature that helps stop malware from being installed on your device. This feature is built into Microsoft Defender, a comprehensive virus and threat detection program that is part of the Windows 10 security system.
Turning on Automatic Updates – For iMac, MacBook, iPhone & iPad How to turn on automatic updates can differ depending on your operating system and your software applications (“apps”). This guide steps you through turning on automatic updates on an iMac, MacBook, iPhone & iPad.
Turning on Automatic Updates – For Microsoft Windows 10 How to turn on automatic updates can differ depending on your operating system and your programs. This guide steps you through turning on automatic updates on a desktop computer for the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
Back Up and Restore - Apple iOS How to back up and restore files on your Apple iOS device using iCloud or a computer.
Back Up and Restore - Apple macOS How to back up and restore files on your Mac using an external hard drive or the cloud.
Back Up and Restore - Microsoft Windows How to back up and restore files on your Microsoft Windows device using OneDrive or an external hard drive.
Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Apple ID This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Apple ID.
Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Facebook This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Facebook.
Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Facebook Messenger This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your mobile devices for Facebook Messenger.
Securing Google Accounts This step-by-step guide will explain how to secure your Google account with the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA). This is also known as two-step verification for Google accounts.
Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Instagram This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Instagram.
Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – LinkedIn This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for LinkedIn.
Securing Microsoft Accounts This step-by-step guide shows you how to secure your Microsoft account with the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA), also known as two-step verification for Microsoft accounts.
Securing Signal This step-by-step guide shows you how to secure Signal on your phone with the use of multi-factor authentication and safety numbers.
Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Twitter This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Twitter.
Securing Whatsapp This step-by-step guide shows you how to secure WhatsApp on your phone with the use of multi-factor authentication and security codes.
Turning on Two-Factor Authentication – Yahoo! This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) on your computer and mobile devices for Yahoo
Turning on Ransomware Protection for Microsoft Windows 10 Ransomware attacks are typically delivered to a user via a malicious but legitimate looking email link or attachment. When the user opens the ransomware it will typically encrypt a user’s files, then demand a ransom to restore access – typically payable using cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin.
Performing a malware scan using Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 Malware is a blanket term for malicious software including viruses, spyware, trojans and worms.
Terminate ransomware programs with Task Manager (Microsoft Windows 10) If you are experiencing a ransomware attack, follow these three steps to identify and stop a potential ransomware program running on your Windows 10 computer.
Connecting and disconnecting from a network A network is a group of two or more devices that communicate with each other via a connection. Consider how your devices are connected.
Managing user accounts for macOS Administrator accounts are the ‘keys to the kingdom’, as they give a user full control of the computer. Cybercriminals will target administrator accounts in order to take full control of a user’s computer. Not using an administrator account for everyday use will help limit what a virus or exploit can access if your computer becomes infected.
Managing user accounts for Microsoft Windows 10 Administrator accounts are the ‘keys to the kingdom’, as they give a user full control of the computer. Cybercriminals will target administrator accounts in order to take full control of a user’s computer. By not using an administrator account for everyday use you will help limit what a virus or exploit can access if your computer becomes infected.
How to check your email account security - Gmail This step-by-step guide will explain how to check the security of your email account for Gmail on your desktop.
How to check your email account security - Outlook ThisThis step-by-step guide will explain how to check the security of your email account for Outlook.com, Microsoft 365, Live, Hotmail, and MSN on your desktop.
Changing your passphrase for macOS and Apple ID This step-by-step guide shows you how to set and change your passphrase for macOS and Apple ID.
Changing your passphrase for Microsoft Windows 10 This step-by-step guide shows you how to set and change your passphrase for Windows 10.
