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Abbotsford police warn residents of the dangers of cyber criminals
ABBOTSFORD — Between 2014 and 2022, the number of cyber-related crimes reported to Canadian police increased by nearly 400 per cent. This is why the Abbotsford Police Department is warning residents about the hazards of cyber criminals.
AbbyPD has released a series of tips to help residents navigate past cyber criminals without falling victim to their many traps. The first tip is to use strong passwords. According to Cyber Safe Canada, a strong and unique password is the first step in keeping you and your information safe.
AbbyPD also suggests setting your social media accounts to private. McAfee, a global leader in security software, advises clients to set accounts for Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms to private to keep the broader internet from seeing what you’re doing, saying, and posting, thereby helping to protect your privacy.