6 Online Security Tips To Know This Year
4. Use a good anti-virus software and clean your computer or your phone on a regular basis
It is very important that you invest in a good anti-virus program when you are on a personal computer as well as on a work computer. Malware software is pretty harmful and you can either lose your data or be susceptible to online theft of your data. Keep clearing away stuff that you do not need and unsubscribe from sites or emails that you do not necessarily need. Do not have clutter on your computer or in your email accounts.
5. Be careful of who you befriend on social networking sites
Social networking sites are one too many and it is quite fascinating and interesting to read and make new friends. But you also need to be careful who you are becoming friends with. You cannot accept friend requests from anyone and open up your pictures to only people who you trust. Also make sure that you do not publish you travel details online as it would be easier for people to break in to your house when they know you are away.
6. Have different passwords for different sites and never have your name as a password
Most sites do not let you have your name as passwords but for sites that do let you have it, resist the temptation to use your name. It is very easy to hack into your account when you have your name as a password. Use a combination password that has no reference to your date of birth or name. Anniversary dates should also be not used.
