5 ways to protect your digital life by thinking like a hacker
The more we rely on our devices, the more vulnerable we are to attacks and scams. Your smartphone is a prime target.
It’s not just passwords and sensitive details you need to protect. Think about all the photos and videos stored on your phone that you would be heartbroken to lose.
Stopping cybercriminals starts with your frame of mind. You need to think like the bad guys out there. Here are five smart ways to do it and tips to help you secure your digital life the right way:
1. ‘My job is easy when you use old devices.’
Security patches and system updates protect you from the latest hacks and bugs. Hackers know that, of course, which makes older devices juicy targets.
Most of us retire old smartphones before it becomes dangerous to use them, but what about the rest of your smart devices?
That first-generation Amazon Echo you have sitting around? It is no longer secure. Hackers can gain access to it and record your conversations. That’s just one example, of course.
Bottom line: Once your connected gadgets stop receiving updates, it’s time to say goodbye. This advice goes for security cameras, hard drives, smart plugs, routers, and even your browser.
2. ‘I’m much better than hackers you see in movies.’
Anytime a hacker in a film wants to break into a system, the person will type a bunch of characters, and they’re in. It really can be that easy. I tell you all the time that reusing passwords is dangerous. Here’s why. Say you use the same password across a few sites, and then one site is breached.
Your login credentials go up for sale on the Dark Web. Everyone who gets their hands on your credentials tries that same username and password combination on other sites.
Just like that, your sensitive info, private documents, and personal conversations are in the hands of a hacker. They’ll use your account to send out spam, scams, or phishing attempts directed at your contacts.
Bottom line: You’ve made dozens of accounts for sites and services you no longer use over the years. You might think it’s no big deal to keep them around, and that’s just what hackers are banking on.
3. ‘I hang out where there’s free Wi-Fi.’
“Great,” you think, “this coffee shop has free Wi-Fi.” Crooks use public Wi-Fi to spy on you and other unsuspecting users who join the network. These “honeypot” networks are designed to steal your information.
Are you checking your bank account on the store or airport’s free Wi-Fi? A criminal can walk away with your login credentials and ransack your account. For banking, stick to the app on your phone and use your cellphone’s data connection when you’re out and about.
Bottom line: If you must use a public connection, switch on a virtual private network (VPN) to protect yourself.
4. ‘Your family and friends are my besties. in digital life ’
It’s a sad truth, but your family could make you vulnerable to hackers. Say your kids have your Netflix password, and one shares it with a friend. The friend shares it with someone else. Before you know it, your go-to streaming password is floating around.
When it comes to young ones or the less tech-savvy people in your life, they may not be able to spot red flags as well as you can. One errant click can lead to scams, malware, or worse.
Cybersecurity should be a familiar affair. Share this article with the people in your life, and you’ll all be safer.
Bottom line: Creating separate logins is a lot safer than sharing passwords.
5. ‘I look for posts showing expensive purchases or vacations.’
Sharing is not caring when it comes to cybersecurity. Posts that seem innocuous can have a cybercriminal seeing money signs.
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By all means, share your thoughts and memes online. But does anyone need to know about your pricey new watch or the nice vacation you’re on? No, they don’t. Share these things in private messages with people you trust.
Bottom line: Don’t include personal information in any public profiles. Nobody needs to see your phone number, email address, or place of employment.
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