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    Be careful with links and attachments: Links in                   DOWNLOAD
                         emails or messages from unknown sources                            FREE NOW
                         must not be clicked. Games, apps, or files from
                         unsafe websites must not be downloaded, as
                         harmful software may enter a device. Fake
                         messages often attempt to collect personal                                AD BLOCK
                         information or install malware on a system.
                         Suspicious pop ups, advertisements, or short                     CLICK HERE

                         links must also be avoided, as these may
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                         redirect to unsafe pages.
                                                                 Install antivirus and keep software updated: A trusted

                                                                 antivirus program provides essential protection against
                                                                 harmful software that  can damage  a device  or steal
                                                                 important information. Regular updates for apps and
                                                                 the  operating system  are necessary,  as  each  update
                                                                 repairs  security  weaknesses  that  attackers  may
                                                                 attempt to exploit.

                                                                   Updated software  also  improves  performance  and
                                                                 stability, which supports safer digital activity. Security
                                                                 patches  included  in  updates  block  new threats and
                                                                 reduce the chances of malware entering the system.

                          Use Secure Wi-Fi: Free public  Wi-Fi must
                         be  avoided  for tasks  related  to  banking,
                         online shopping, or academic work, as such
                         networks often lack proper security. Important
                         accounts  must  never be  accessed  on open
                         networks because personal information can

                         be exposed  to  unknown individuals.  Secure
                         Wi-Fi with a strong password  provides
                         safer Internet  activity  and  reduces  the  risk
                         of data  theft.  Public  networks  may  appear
                         convenient but often create opportunities for
                         cyber attacks.

                          Enable two-factor authentication (2FA): Two-factor authentication adds an extra security
                         step during the login process, such as entering an OTP sent to a mobile device. This method
                         ensures that even if a password becomes known to someone else, account access remains
                         blocked without the second verification step. 2FA strengthens account safety by reducing the
                         chances of unauthorised entry.

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