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When you set up 2-SV, you will be sent a PIN or code, often by text or email, depending on what you provided details for. You then need to enter that PIN into the website to prove that it is really you.\u0026nbsp;Another form of 2SV is fingerprint identification or facial recognition.\u0026nbsp;It takes a few minutes to set up 2SV, and many websites will ask you to do this when you set up an account, or at least provide you with the option.\u0026nbsp;If you clicked on a dodgy link and have 2SV set up, you would be notified that someone was trying to gain access to your account and be able to stop it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhishing \u003C/strong\u003Eis when hackers attempt to gather personal information from a person in a fraudulent way, normally through emails. It\u2019s one of the most common ways for hackers to access your accounts. Some common signs of phishing emails are a sense of urgency, such as a deadline for payment, an account closing or something needing to be done quickly. It might make you feel like you\u2019re missing out on a good deal if you don\u2019t respond quickly.\u0026nbsp;Many hackers will try and create some kind of emotion to make you more likely to click on the link too, such as fear. Always check the email address and you can always check with the sender if the message is genuine. Hackers believe that the more official a message seems, the more likely they can trick you to give out personal information. You should also think about whether the message is expected (for example, a message may be unexpected if it\u2019s from a competition that you didn\u2019t enter.) If the message is offering something that seems too good to be true or in short supply, such as concert tickets, a free phone or discounted headphones, it\u2019s more than likely a scam.\u0026nbsp;Poor grammar, bad spelling, the wrong or an old logo, or bad photo quality could be the sign of a scam.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdates \u003C/strong\u003Ehelp to keep your device secure.\u0026nbsp;Remember to install automatic updates to your devices.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApps\u003C/strong\u003E should only be downloaded from official stores, such as Google Play or the App Store.\u0026nbsp;Keep all apps up-to-date whenever an update becomes available. It is one of the quickest things to keep you secure online.\u0026nbsp;Usually these will take some time and may require reliable Wi-Fi to complete so bear this in mind.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVulnerability\u003C/strong\u003E is the risk of using an old, unsupported device. It is recommended that you replace any unsupported device so your device is not vulnerable to a cyber attack. It does not need to be brand new, but it is important to keep patching your device to keep it secure.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPatches\u003C/strong\u003E are software updates contain to keep your devices secure.\u0026nbsp;They\u2019re security updates that are crucial for devices to remain secure throughout their lifespan. It\u2019s common for manufacturers to find vulnerabilities or issues over time, so they release these patches, or security updates, to fix them and keep you secure online.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIdentity theft \u003C/strong\u003Eis the act of stealing personal information and pretending to be someone else. This is one of the many reasons we need to be careful about how much personal information we have online, including photos and the background photos. Once information is out there, it\u2019s hard to get it back or see where it ends up, and people may steal it to use without your consent.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmishing\u003C/strong\u003E is when someone sends you fake mobile text messages to trick you into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information or sending money to cyber criminals.\u0026nbsp;The term smishing comes from a combination of \u2018SMS\u2019 and \u2018Phishing\u2019. The signs are similar to phishing, such as urgency, emotion and poor spelling. You can forward any scam texts to 7726. This reports the message as a fake. You can also contact a person or organisation directly (not using the information in the text) to check if the message is fake. 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