Don’t talk to strangers.
Look both ways before crossing the road.
These little warnings given to children by moms everywhere are meant to make them aware of their surroundings. Even when we’re grown, we still follow these suggestions. In anticipation of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and the European Cyber Security Month, we asked AVAST users for cyber awareness tips and gave prizes for those we found most valuable and those that others voted for.
During round 3 of our #SecurityTip contest, we asked about safety on social media,
Congratulations to Ajla H. of Bosnia and Herzegovina who wrote the winning tip:
#SecurityTip
I would recommend my friends to learn how to use privacy and security settings on social networks, because then they can control who sees their posts and control who can contact them. I would also recommend them not to post pictures they wouldn’t want their parents or future employers to see. And my last tip is to keep their personal information to themselves so no one can steal their identity.
Ajla receives a Nexus 7 tablet and a 1-year license for avast! Internet Security. A 1-year license for avast! Internet Security went to five participants also asked their friends to vote for their tip. Congratulations to:
- Guylaine H. from Canada
- Syed A. from Pakistan
- Jeff A. from Costa Rica
- Tanveer A. from Pakistan
- Kelvin I. from Philippines
Thanks to all our Facebook fans who added their security tips each week. These are valuable suggestions for cyber awareness that we will continue to share with others.
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During this month, we’ll talk more about cybersecurity with AVAST experts and share tips that you can adopt and share. For all the latest news, fun and contest information, please visit our blog often and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.