1. Activate Multi factor authentication (MFA) for your emails and any other application where available.
Once added it will stop your desktop applications using your email server to send out emails, so you will need to `Add passwords for Apps`. See example via [link].
You can use a Authenticator app like `Microsoft Authenticator` to generate OTPs. This one Authenticator app can generate OTPs for several applications. Its better to use an Authenticator app instead of SMS codes as SMS codes can be intercepted via a SIM Swap scam.
2. Add a computer login password.
3. Add a login password or pattern on your phone.
4. Prepare for a scenario if you lose your phone.
a) Ensure to activate cloud back-up, this will help to restore all services on the new device.
b) `Find my device` is automatically activated for android phone, familiarize yourself with the service. This will help in locking and wiping out all your data remotely on the lost device.
5. Install latest updates as soon as you receive a notification.
6. Ensure to download applications from official app store or a trusted source/website.
7. A free tool to check your cyber security from `National Cyber Security Centre` a UK government organization.
8. Use `National Cyber Security Centre` guidance for SMEs.
9. Use Cloud services like Google drive this will backup your data automatically.
10. Use Cyber Toolkit from `National Cyber Security Centre`.
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