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Alberta RCMP provides tips to avoid cybercrime
Sep 10, 2025 | 2:37 PM
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Alberta RCMP are providing tips this month to help avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime.
Mounties say cybercrime refers to criminal activity in which the internet and information technologies, such as computers, tablets, and mobile devices, have a substantial role in the commission of a criminal offence.
To help avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime, Albertans are encouraged to practice the tips below:
- Use strong passwords: Avoid simple, easily guessable passwords and use a unique password for each account. Consider using a password manager that can store and manage your passwords.
- Enable multi-factor authentication: Add extra security to your accounts by enabling multi-factor authentication whenever available.
- Update software: Keep your operating system, browsers, and applications up to date to avoid security vulnerabilities.
- Secure your computer: Activate your firewall, use anti-virus/malware software, and block spyware attacks by installing and updating anti-spyware software.
- Secure your network: Secure your home’s wireless network. Do not use public Wi-Fi for financial or corporate transactions.
- Be social media savvy: Ensure your social networking profiles are set to private. Be careful about what you post online.
- Protect your e-identity: Be cautious about giving personal information on the internet. Make sure that websites are secure and that you’ve enabled privacy settings.
- Avoid scams: Always think before clicking a link or file from an unknown origin. Don’t feel pressured by emails or messages. Verify the source of each message and never reply to emails requesting user IDs and passwords.
