When checking your online bank balance or making a purchase, it’s best to avoid networks you don’t normally use, especially public Wi-Fi hotspots that might expose your activity to unwanted third parties. Conduct important transactions on your password-protected home network or with the help of a virtual private network (VPN) service.

In preparation for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, how can you best keep your personal data safe?

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is coming up. Here’s what you can do to prepare and take its usual lessons to heart.