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Before starting your online holiday shopping, check your devices.

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Make sure the device you're using is up to date.

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Next, take a look at your accounts and ask, do they each have strong passwords?

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And even better, if two-factor authentication is available, are you using it?

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Protect your devices by keeping the software up-to-date.

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These include items like mobile phones, computers, and tablets, but also appliances, electronics, and children’s toys.

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Once you’ve purchased an internet connected device, change the default password and use different and complex passwords for each one.

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Consider using a password manager to help.

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Check the devices privacy and security settings to make sure you understand how your information will be used and stored.

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Also make sure you’re not sharing more information than you want or need to provide.

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Enable automatic software updates where applicable, as running the latest version of software helps ensure the...

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...manufacturers are still supporting it and providing the latest patches for vulnerabilities.