Stay safe online
When doing things online it is important to protect your account and personal information. Whether you’re an employer or a job seeker, follow these steps to give yourself the best protection:
Protect your password and account details
- Use a strong password such as a passphrase
- Change your password regularly
- Use a unique password that you don’t use on any other websites
- Don’t share your password or sign in details with anyone
- Always sign out of your account when you have finished using it
- If you are using a computer in a public location, clear the browser cache, cookies and history after you have signed out of your account
Protect your computer or device
- Install antivirus and anti-spyware software on your computer and devices
- Update your antivirus and anti-spyware software regularly
- Run regular scans for viruses
- Keep your internet browser and mobile apps up-to-date