- Be vigilant on the web – Information security tips now also in Finnish sign language
Staying alert online can save you a lot of trouble. The Be vigilant on the web campaign, launched in August 2024, helps people recognise the most common types of scams and provides tips on how to protect their personal information. We also explain what to do if, despite precautions, your money, online banking credentials, or payment card details end up in the hands of criminals.
Two informative video clips are now also available in Finnish sign language on the Traficom YouTube channel and the campaign website.
Staying alert online can save you a lot of trouble. The Be vigilant on the web campaign, launched in August 2024, helps people recognise the most common types of scams and provides tips on how to protect their personal information. We also explain what to do if, despite precautions, your money, online banking credentials, or payment card details end up in the hands of criminals.
Two informative video clips are now also available in Finnish sign language on the Traficom YouTube channel and the campaign website.
• Protect your devices and accounts – information in Finnish sign language (External link)
• Online, things aren’t always what they seem – information in Finnish sign language (External link)
These tips will help you get started
• Think before you click – Be cautious with links received via text message or email.
• Never share your online banking credentials – Remember, your bank or authorities will never ask for them over the phone, by text message, or by email.
• Keep your devices up to date – Install updates regularly. You can enable automatic updates to help with this.
• Protect your sensitive information – Use a unique, strong password for each service. Enable multi-factor authentication whenever possible.
Read more on the Be vigilant on the web website (External link)
The Be vigilant on the web campaign has been produced by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, the Digital and Population Data Services Agency and the National Bureau of Investigation.
