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Cybersecurity skills

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Staying Safe Online: Cybersecurity for ECU Students

Cybersecurity is an important skill for every ECU student. This webpage covers key areas of cyber safety, including protecting your accounts, devices, personal information, online activity and finances.

Each section explains common cyber threats, how to recognise them and simple steps you can take to reduce your risk. The guidance is designed to help you make safer decisions when studying, communicating, sharing information and using online services both at ECU and in everyday life.

  • How to create strong passwords
  • How MFA protects your accounts
  • How to identify phishing emails
  • How to protect login credentials
  • How to recognise suspicious account activity

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  • How to use campus Wi-Fi safely
  • Risks of public Wi-Fi
  • Why device updates matter
  • How to use shared computers safely
  • Risks of unknown USB devices

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  • How to manage privacy settings
  • How to identify fake recruiters
  • How to recognise social engineering
  • How to identify catfishing
  • What sextortion is and how to respond
  • How to message people safely online

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  • How to download software safely
  • How to recognise and avoid malware
  • How to identify suspicious websites
  • How to use Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint safely
  • How to manage file-sharing permissions
  • How to protect sensitive information

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  • How to shop online safely
  • How to protect online banking
  • How to identify accommodation scams
  • How to recognise gaming scams
  • How to identify fake giveaways
  • Why password reuse is risky

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