--- title: Top 10 tips for cyber safety this Christmas description: "Stay safe this festive season with TSC’s top 10 cyber security tips: protect your data, devices, and peace of mind from holiday hackers." image: https://thesecuritycompany.com/hubfs/Festive%20cybersecurity.webp --- [Skip to content](https://thesecuritycompany.com/blog/top-10-tips-for-cyber-safety-this-christmas#main-content) [![TSC Logo large](https://thesecuritycompany.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TSC%20Logo%20large.png?width=95&height=78&name=TSC%20Logo%20large.png)](https://thesecuritycompany.com/) - [Human Risk Platform](https://thesecuritycompany.com/tscs-human-risk-management-platform) - [Products & Services](https://thesecuritycompany.com/productsandservices) - [Success Stories](https://thesecuritycompany.com/success-stories) - [Resources](https://thesecuritycompany.com/our-resources) - [Blog](https://thesecuritycompany.com/blog) [Book a demo](https://thesecuritycompany.com/contact-us) ![Search icon](https://5018647.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/5018647/Design/Icons/Font%20Awesome/search.svg) [Book a demo](https://thesecuritycompany.com/contact-us) [All posts](https://thesecuritycompany.com/blog/all) April 29, 2025 # Top 10 tips for cyber safety this Christmas   The Security Company  ·  1 minute read Stay safe this festive season with TSC’s top 10 cyber security tips: protect your data, devices, and peace of mind from holiday hackers. The festive season is a time for giving, connecting, and celebrating ... but it’s also a prime time for cybercriminals to strike. TSC has compiled ten essential cyber safety tips to protect you and your data this holiday season. ![Festive cybersecurity](https://thesecuritycompany.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Festive%20cybersecurity.webp?width=788&height=443&name=Festive%20cybersecurity.webp) **1. Stay safe on social media** Limit what you publish on social media and be aware of what access connected apps have to your personal information. Regularly review your privacy and security settings and use multi-factor authentication if available. **2. Be wary of public WiFi** Check the network name before connecting and confirm it is secure with the vendor. Do not ask your device to remember or auto-connect to public networks. Never access sensitive data and avoid entering personal credentials.  **3. Spot phishing scams** Do not download documents or click links in unexpected or suspicious emails.They could contain malware. Phishing emails may also have a sense of urgency, contain links or attachments and have spelling errors.  **4. Protect against malware** Keep all your devices and anti-virus software updated with the latest versions. Run system scans at least once a month to check for any threats.  **5. Use strong passwords** Passwords should be made of three separate words that are not linked to each other but are memorable to you. They should also use a mix of upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters.  **6. Classify information** Protect sensitive and confidential information by assigning it the correct classification. This will indicate how to handle, share, store, and dispose of it.  **7. Keep a clear desk and clear screen** Work with a clear desk and lock away any valuables and confidential or sensitive documents. Always lock your screen when you step away from your work station by using ‘Ctrl+Alt+Del’ and ‘lock’.  **8. Guard against shoulder surfers** Be aware of who may be looking over your shoulder or listening in when you work on or discuss confidential information.  **9. Secure mobile devices** When mobile devices are not in use, make sure you lock the screen and use a strong password. Install a tracking device and data-wiping software too.  **10. Back up your devices** For personal devices, use a secure network to back up your data to an external hard drive or cloud-based storage.  **Be aware. Be skilled. Be alert. 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