When the World Wide Web first came to life in the 1990s it opened new possibilities as well as a whole new threat. Spam was a major cause of email disruption and computer viruses caused destruction to corporate networks, and hacking was a huge problem. Hackers could steal your personal information, take over your online banking or credit account, and even sell your information on the dark web for a lot of money.
Your online life is more complex than ever. You’re using a smartphone, shop online, bank online, access Facebook and even your IoT devices as well as internet-connected appliances monitor and report on your activities. All of this data is available to hackers whether they’re part of an organized crime organization or a lone person with an agenda of political inclination.
Create strong passwords to all your online accounts. Use a password manager to manage your passwords. Consider activating two-step authentication. This provides an additional layer of security by asking you to enter a code sent to your email or phone address along with your password when you log into. Encrypt your hard drive to make it harder for hackers to gain access to your personal data even if they manage to gain control of your computer or mobile device. Also be sure to disable ‘run as administrator’ on your computers, don’t jailbreak or root your mobile devices, and close down your computer instead of leaving it running all day long (all-time running can affect your device’s performance and opens the way to cyberattacks). With the proper software tools for malware detection, uninstalling, and data encryption, you can reduce your risk.
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