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Students are juicy targets for cybercriminals especially during peak study periods when stress is high and inboxes are overflowing. A single compromised password can unlock your student email, assignments, and even your personal info. But there鈥檚 good news: a few simple habits can slam the door on cybercriminals. Follow DTS鈥檚 tips to keep your accounts locked down and your data safe.

Our recommendations:

Use Multi-Factor Authentication

  • Protects accounts with a second factor like a phone code, even if your password is stolen.

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Think Before you click:

  • Hover over links and senders email addresses to avoid .

For more information on staying cyber secure, refer to the Australian Cyber Security Centre鈥檚 (ACSC)  and . If think you鈥檝e fallen for a scam and need assistance, visit the ACSC鈥檚 

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