Top Internet Security Tips
Like locking your doors to protect your possessions, protecting yourself on the internet requires a consistent attitude and a good set of security habits. We’ve created a list of the most basic Internet security tips to help you and your family to remain safe online and keep hackers out.
Updating software, browsers and apps is the best method to ward off viruses and malicious code. You should also use a password management software that creates and stores secure passwords across all your accounts.
Sharing too many times on social media can be risky, especially when it comes to sensitive or personal information. Check your privacy settings to ensure you know who can see your posts. Beware of posting pictures or information that could be used to take identities or be used by other criminals.
Malicious links in emails text, tweets, and other messages and posts (also known as malvertising) are a major way for cybercriminals to get your personal details and gain access your devices. If you find suspicious links in an email, make sure you count backwards from 5 before clicking. This will help you determine if the website is legitimate.
When possible, avoid shopping or performing other private transactions on public Wi-Fi networks. These networks aren’t always secure, which leaves your device and data vulnerable. If you are required to shop or perform a private transaction on an open network, consider using a VPN. Always remember to regularly backup all your devices and data. This will ensure that should an attack does occur you will have a backup of the data to restore.