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*Multi-factor authentication makes it harder for scammers to log in to your accounts if they do get your username and password. | *Multi-factor authentication makes it harder for scammers to log in to your accounts if they do get your username and password. | ||
<li>Protect your data by backing it up. Back up your data and make sure those backups aren’t connected to your home network. You can copy your computer files to an external hard drive or cloud storage. Back up the data on your phone, too. <br clear="all"> | <li>Protect your data by backing it up. Back up your data and make sure those backups aren’t connected to your home network. You can copy your computer files to an external hard drive or cloud storage. Back up the data on your phone, too. <br clear="all"> | ||
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== What to do if you suspect a phishing attack? == | == What to do if you suspect a phishing attack? == | ||
[https://support.google.com/mail/answer/1366858?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en Mark the email as Spam], and delete. | [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/1366858?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en Mark the email as Spam], and delete. | ||