10 Tips to stay safe online

Με τα hacks, τις απάτες, τα κακόβουλα προγράμματα και άλλα, το Διαδίκτυο μπορεί να το βλέπετε σαν ένα επικίνδυνο μέρος στις μέρες μας. Η πρόσφατη αύξηση συσκευών, από smartphone και σε συσκευές συνδεδεμένες στο Διαδίκτυο, μας έχει φέρει ακόμη μεγαλύτερους κινδύνους.

Here are some to help you get started:

  1. Generate advanced passwords. Γνωρίζουμε ότι το έχετε ξανακούσει, αλλά η δημιουργία ισχυρών, μοναδικών κωδικών πρόσβασης για όλους τους κρίσιμους λογαριασμούς σας είναι πραγματικά ο καλύτερος τρόπος για να διατηρήσετε τα προσωπικά και οικονομικά σας ασφαλή. Αυτό ισχύει ιδιαίτερα στην εποχή των διαδεδομένων εταιρικών παραβιάσεων, όπου μια παραβίαση βάσης δεδομένων μπορεί να αποκαλύψει δεκάδες χιλιάδες κωδικούς πρόσβασης χρηστών. Εάν επαναχρησιμοποιήσετε τους κωδικούς πρόσβασής σας, ένας εισβολέας μπορεί να πάρει τα δεδομένα που έχουν διαρρεύσει από μία και να τα χρησιμοποιήσει για να συνδεθεί στους άλλους λογαριασμούς σας. Οι καλύτερες μας: χρησιμοποιήστε έναν διαχειριστή κωδικών πρόσβασης για να σας βοηθήσουμε να αποθηκεύσετε και να δημιουργήσετε ισχυρούς κωδικούς πρόσβασης για όλους τους λογαριασμούς σας.
  1. Enhance the security of your network. Now that your login details are more secure, make sure your connections are secure. When you're at home or at work, you probably use a router with a password that encrypts your data. But when you're on the road, you might be tempted to use free, public Wi-Fi. The problem with public Wi-Fi is that it often isn't . Αυτό σημαίνει ότι είναι σχετικά εύκολο για έναν access your device or information. That's why you should consider investing in a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN is software that creates a secure connection over the Internet so you can connect securely from anywhere.
  1. Use a firewall. Even if your network is secure, you should still use a firewall. This is an electronic barrier that prevents unauthorized access to your computers and devices and is often included with integrated security software. Using a firewall ensures that all devices connected to your network are secure, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as smart thermostats and cameras . This is important as many IoT devices are not equipped with security measures, giving hackers a vulnerable entry point into your entire network.
  1. Click smart. Now that you've implemented smart technology measures, make sure you don't cause danger with careless clicks. Many of today's online threats are cyber-based (phishing) or social engineering. This happens when you disclose personal or sensitive information for fraudulent purposes. Spam emails, bogus “free” offers, clickbait, online quizzes and more use these tactics to trick you into clicking on dangerous links or giving up your personal information. Always be wary of offers that sound too good to be true or ask for too much information.
  1. Become a selective separator. These days, there are many opportunities to share our personal information online. Just be careful what you share, especially when it comes to your identity. This can potentially be used to impersonate you or to guess your passwords and logins.
  1. Protect your mobile phone. Our laptops can be just as vulnerable to cyber threats as our laptops. In fact, mobile phones face new risks, such as dangerous applications and dangerous links sent via text message. Be careful when clicking, do not reply to messages from strangers and download applications only from official app stores after first reading other users' reviews. Make sure your security software is enabled on your mobile phone, as are your computers and other devices.
  1. Practice on Safe Surfing & Shopping. When shopping online or visiting websites for online banking or other sensitive transactions, always make sure the website address starts with “https”, rather than just “http”, and has a lock icon in the URL field. This indicates that the site is safe and using to discover your data so that it cannot be intercepted by others. Also, watch out for websites that have misspellings or bad grammar in their addresses. They could be copies of legitimate websites.
  1. Stay informed. Keep all your software up to date with the latest security updates. Turn on automatic updates so you don't have to think about it and make sure your security software is set to run regular scans.
  1. Look for the latest scams. Cyber-threats are constantly evolving, so make sure you know what to look out for. Currently, "ransomware" is on the rise. This happens when an attacker threatens to lock you out of all your files unless you agree to pay a ransom. Stay informed of this and other threats by staying informed.
  1. Keep your safety. Always be careful about what you do on the Internet, the websites you visit and what you share. Use complete security software and make sure you back up your data on a regular basis in case something goes wrong. By taking precautions, you can save yourself from headaches later.

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Written by Anastasis Vasileiadis

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