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CyberSecure Plan for Individuals

This plan provides basic steps for keeping individuals safe.

Before Attack
During Attack
After Attack
Before Attack
Don't click on unknown links in your email/txts Make a list of devices you have & patch them Regularly
 Set up automated cloud backup of your devices  (iCloud/OneDrive) Use 2-factor Auth for your email and bank accounts 
Keep your passwords long (unique) & use a password manager app
Use VPN to secure yourself on  Open Wi-Fi hotspots


During Attack
Assess what happened and what's affected Don't delete  any backups
Inform authorities (Insurance, CERT, Police) if requiredLook for any signs of unusual activities across all your devices
Don't use email if it is compromisedAsk for help
After Attack
Make a list of what you lost and how to get it backRestore your information from backups
Continue to check whether it is all fine now on all your devicesConfirm how it happened and ensure that the same thing doesn't happen again

Other things to do:

1. Install Anti-Malware software on all your devices (yes, on MACs too!!)

2. Encrypt your devices (all phones, laptops, tablets can be encrypted)

3. Write your plan for loss of devices

4. Test your plan every few months