Cyber crime due to its ever increasing usage and availability to people of all ages is on the increase. You can reduce the risks, and continue to enjoy all that smart technology has to offer by following the recommendations below.

1 Update the operating system

2 Evaluate settings (default settings are not always applied with security in mind )

3 Turn on 2 step verification (2SV)

4 Disconnect any IOT no longer in use.

5 Change default passwords and change your passwords regularly

6 Secure the router

7 Enable a firewall

8 Connect to a separate/guest network

9 Update software

For further details on the above list visit the SECURED BY DESIGN website.