Safer Internet Day - Internet Safety Tips

Lock Down Your Wi-Fi Network

Rename your router. Remove identifiable home names. Use WPA3 encryption. Strong password only.
An open network exposes smart alarms, CCTV cameras, gate motors, and intercom systems to intrusion.

Update Everything — Not Just Your Phone

Routers, CCTV DVRs, smart alarms, electric fences, garage motors.
Outdated firmware is one of the most common entry points for cyber criminals targeting homes.

Two-Factor Authentication on Security Apps

Alarm apps. CCTV viewing apps. Smart home controls.
If someone accesses these, they can monitor movements, disarm systems, or learn your routine.

Hide Your Routine Online

Avoid posting:
• “Away for the weekend”
• Holiday countdowns
• Airport check-ins
Criminals monitor social media to identify empty homes.

Phishing Targets Security Clients

Fake emails posing as:
• Security companies
• Armed response invoices
• App login resets
Never click links asking for login details or payment updates.

Secure Your CCTV Remote Viewing

Change default usernames/passwords on DVR/NVR systems.
Disable public sharing links.
Unsecured cameras allow outsiders to watch your property live.

Device Access Control

Limit who has access to:
• Alarm codes
• App logins
• Panic app permissions
Ex-employees, contractors, domestic staff access should be removed immediately when roles change.

Teach Kids Digital Awareness

Children share locations, school uniforms, and home interiors online.
This unintentionally exposes property layouts and daily routines.

Use Geo-Location Panic Apps Wisely

Ensure tracking permissions are enabled only for trusted security providers.
Test the panic function regularly like you would a home alarm.

Backup Security Footage

Cloud or off-site backups protect evidence if DVRs are stolen during burglaries.

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