How Can You Protect Yourself From Internet Hoaxes Cyber Awareness?
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1. Verify sources: Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Verify the source of a message before you forward it or take any action.
2. Research: Do a Google search to see if the message is a hoax. Search for specific phrases or words to find out if the message is a scam or not.
3. Check the facts: If you come across a message with facts, check to see if they are accurate and up-to-date.
4. Think before you click: Be wary of clicking on links or attachments in unexpected messages. Even if the message looks like it came from a trusted source, it could be malware or a phishing scam.
5. Update your software: Keep your operating system, web browser, and other applications up-to-date to help protect yourself from malicious software.
6. Use security software: Install and regularly update anti-virus and anti-spyware software.