7 Useful Tips To Prevent Hack
Getting hacked on the Internet is like being robbed in "real" life. A person intrudes into your privacy without your consent and takes possession of your property/personal data. It is never pleasant; it's the least we can say.
Even if you think "it will not happen", know that on the one hand, it can happen quickly and, secondly, that Web attacks are becoming more numerous, not just against big companies.
Individually, we can be tricked by hackers increasingly talented in their "specialty", even if you have the best antivirus. But do not worry, there are ways, if not to prevent them from committing their crime, at least to make their task more difficult instead of turning an easy prey.
If you conduct an online research on preventive measures to take against hackers, it will lead you to several Youtube tutorial videos and sites saying almost the same thing.
Here are some basic precautions to be taken to ensure the security of your data online and not be among these "vulnerable road users" of the Internet.
1. Make sure your computer has a firewall and antivirus software, and enable automatic updates of Windows regularly. They can protect your computer against new viruses and other security breaches.
2. Avoid going without protection on unknown and little referenced sites. In the same vein, do not click on a link without knowing what it is.
3. In your mail box, never open an attachment that was sent to you by a stranger. Attachments are indeed a major source of virus infection.
4. Choose a password "strong" or relatively long (minimum 7 characters) and not only consist of letters. Think about signs, numbers and uppercase (eg FlairBE2013 @ YeS!). And remember to diversify your passwords. Ideally, it would take a different one for each site. Complicated? No, if you just change a capital letter, number, punctuation (eg FlairBE2013 @ YeS?) Can't memorize it? Rather than write your password on scraps of paper, use a password manager (RoboForm, LastPass, KeePass, Password Safe, iPassMan, etc.)
5. Use two-factor authentication: Two-factor authentication is a simple security principle: it adds a "second validation" before they let anyone connect to an account. Most banks have adopted a dual authentication system for online payments: you must generally enter the details of your credit card as well as a password that is sent by SMS.
Web services offer more and more this option: it is the case of Gmail, iCloud of Apple, PayPal, Facebook and Twitter. This is a slightly binding functionality, but secures an account heavily.
6. If you must enter your personal information, verify that the URL (website address) starts well with "https" not "http" "s" and more so that the connection is secure. A yellow padlock must also appear to the left of the address bar.
7. Always secure your smartphone. It is fine to secure your passwords, but if you are robbed your smartphone, it will not serve much: on your phone, your sessions are generally open by default. To do this, first, install a lock code on the home screen. You can also put a virus on your smartphone, even if it may decrease the life of your battery.
