Here are 9 tips that can help you protect against
cyber-attacks:
1. Make
your password harder to hack
Hard
passwords include upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters.
They should be at least eight characters in length. They should also not spell out words easy for hackers to
find, like your pet’s name or the name of a family member.
2. Change
your password regularly
A very common mistake made by users is to create one hard
password, but then never change it. Remembering a long list of complicated
passwords can be difficult. But no password is unbreakable. Hackers are better
able hack multiple accounts if those accounts all have the same password. A
password management service, like Dashlane or PasswordBox, can help you keep
track of hard passwords. These services permit users to easily store and secure
their passwords.
3. Clear
your browser history
This goes for all the devices you use in a day – your home
computer, your work computer, or your friend’s iPad. Internet browsers like
Firefox or Chrome keep track of where you’ve been and what you’ve done online.
They keep records of every site you visited. Information about what you sent
from or saved on your computer can be kept for days or weeks. It is very easy
for anyone who sees that information to steal a detailed record of your online
activities.
4. Do not
use free Wi-Fi
An increasing number of public places now offer free wireless
access to the Internet. Often, a user does not need a password to connect to
these wireless networks. These services might be useful, but they’re also an
easy way for hackers to access everything on your device. Unless you really
need it, it is best not to use it.
5. Use
HTTPS
HTTPS is
officially known as “hyper-text transfer protocol secure.” It is similar to
HTTP, which is used to enter Internet addresses. HTTPS adds an extra layer of
security and encryption while online. Communications
between users and sites that support HTTPS are encrypted. The information is
also authenticated. That means
that HTTPS can determine whether or not a website is real.
6. Watch
what you click
One of the
most popular and successful ways hackers infect your computer is through a
technique called phishing. Phishing occurs
when someone opens an email attachment that looks real. But the attachment is
actually a virus that immediately infects the user’s computer. If someone sends
you a file or a website you did not ask for, it is best to not click on it
7. Try not
to use public computers
For many people, not using a public computer can be difficult.
Those without a computer or Internet access at home often use Internet cafes to
get online. However, the more different people use a computer, the more likely
a virus has infected it.
8. Use
anti-virus protection
There are many anti-virus services available for users. They can
offer many different types of computer protection. Some anti-virus services are
even free. They are a great way to have a professional help keep users one step
ahead of hackers.
9. Be
careful while using thumb drive
Thumb drives, also known as flash drives, are small and easy
storage devices to use across different computers. They are a popular device
that people use to exchange files and documents. They can also spread viruses
easily across computers and networks.
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