Learning Center | Cyber Security | UC Davis Health

As we grow more dependent upon technology, we need to develop better online security defenses. These eight habits will help you to recognize and counter threats to your digital safety and become less vulnerable to cyberattacks.

As children get out of school and spend more time online, it's crucial to educate them on the dangers of the Internet and the importance of being safe and responsible. Here are some tips to get you started.

"Phishing" emails appear to be from a legitimate source but trick you into providing personal information or credentials.

Don't settle for the defaults and run the risk of "shedding" your personal details such as email addresses and other contact information without even knowing it. When checking your browser's setup, options, or preferences settings, consider using a pseudonym instead of your real name and an email address from a side account.

Before posting online, think about how it might be perceived now and in the future and who might see it. Information that you post might get reposted multiple times in just a matter of seconds and you no longer control it. Your posts can have effects that you don't intend or expect.

Tax season inspires fraudsters to send fraudulent e-mail messages that look like legitimate tax communications. Don’t become another victim. The IRS estimates that identity thieves have already stolen more than $11 billion in tax fraud since 2012.

The ease and convenience of online shopping make it a target for cybercriminals to take advantage of unsuspecting online shoppers. Here are 9 tips to help keep you safe.

Cyber criminals are on the prowl to take advantage of conference attendees who are not practicing good cybersafety. Even if you are just going downtown for a work-related event, you are still in a public environment and at risk for theft of your information and identity. Follow these tips to keep yourself and your data safe.