In this episode of the Northwest Bank Podcast, we sit down with information security analyst Matt Nikkel to talk through practical, everyday ways to stay safe online. Matt breaks cybersecurity down into simple, actionable steps you can use to better protect your devices, personal information, and online accounts.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
- Keep your devices, software, and home network properly updated and secure
- Reduce risk from unsafe websites, pop-ups, and online searches
- Use private browsing tools, ad blockers, and VPNs more effectively
- Create stronger passwords and understand why length and uniqueness matter
- Use password managers to safely manage multiple logins
- Protect your accounts with multi-factor authentication (MFA)


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