How to Avoid Being Hacked
Jewel Osco, Home Depot and Chase bank have all experienced recent security breaches. Although we often hear of big companies being at risk for hacking, it can happen to anyone. So how can you keep your online information safe?
Create tough passwords.
Tough, unique passwords are essential when protecting your online accounts. Creating different passwords for each of your accounts will ensure that should one account be hacked into, the others aren’t at risk. If you have a hard time remembering all of your passwords, keep them stored in a document or use a password manager software program.
Set up two-part authentication.
Whenever you sign into a new or shared computer or device, you’re putting your login credentials at risk. By creating two-step verification for each of your accounts and having security questions in place will add an extra layer of protection from hackers who want to break into your account.
Share less information online.
Although social media makes it easy and convenient to share information, this information can be used to access your accounts. Things like birthdays, emails and phone numbers can be used by hackers. It’s important to be aware of what personal information is available online.
Delete old accounts.
Did you have a MySpace account? Or maybe you have a LinkedIn profile you never use. Either way, take some time to delete old social media accounts you don’t use anymore.
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