Daily Cyber Habits

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Wednesday, October 21 ยท four small habits, about 15 minutes in total.

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Mini-tasks

Tick them off as you go. Each one works without a restart.

Account

Switch on two-step verification for your uni email

Your university email opens your coursework, grades and password resets.

  1. Open your email account security settings.
  2. Turn on two-step verification and choose the app or code option.
  3. Send yourself one email and confirm you can still receive it.
5 min
Devices

Clean up saved networks on your laptop

Old saved networks connect automatically, including ones you no longer trust.

  1. Open your Wi-Fi list and read the saved networks.
  2. Forget the cafe, hostel or friend networks you no longer use.
  3. Connect to your usual network once so you know it still works.
3 min
Devices

Set a quick screen lock for shared desks

Library and lab desks are where most shared-account mix-ups happen.

  1. Set your screen to lock after one minute of inactivity.
  2. Check that locking also locks your email and notes apps.
  3. Lock the screen manually the next time you step away from your seat.
3 min
Awareness

Learn the three things you check in a message

Most fake campus messages fail one of three quick checks.

  1. Open the newest email about your grades, fees or login.
  2. Check the sender name, the link address, and whether it asks for a password.
  3. Write one line about what you noticed, so the habit sticks.
4 min