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Cybersecurity Basics: How to Protect Yourself Online

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In today’s digital world, cyber threats are everywhere—from phishing scams to data breaches. The good news? You don’t need to be a tech expert to stay safe. This guide covers essential cybersecurity basics to protect your personal information, money, and privacy online.

1. Strong password: First line of your defense
Do and not
✔ Do:

Use 12+ characters with a mixture of letters, numbers and symbols (eg coffee! Lovers#2024)

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for important accounts (bank, email)

Use password processing (Bitwardon, 1Password)

Don’t do:

Reuse the password (a leak = all accounts at risk)

Use clear information (birthday, pet names)

Share passwords on e -post/text

2. Avoid spots and fishing fraud
How did hackers wonder:

Fake E -Post (“Your account is closed! Click here.”)

Text messages pretend to be your bank

Immediate danger (“Pay Now or lose access!”)

Red flags:
🚩 Generic Greetings (“Dear User”)
🚩 suspected link (hover to check URL)
🚩 Poor grammar/spelling

What to do:

Do not click on the link directly in unwanted messages through the official website.

Report the fish effort to your e -mail provider.

3. Secure your equipment
Required steps:
🔒 Update software regularly (Patch Security Falls)
🔒 Use antivirus software (Windows Defender, MalwareBites)
🔒 Enable Fire Safety (Blocking Unauthorized Access)
Lock device with 🔒 pin/biometrics (facial -D, fingerprint)

For public wi-fi:

Avoid reaching sensitive accounts (bank).

Use a VPN (Protonvpn, Nordvpn) to encrypt the data.

4.
What to limit to share:

Date of birth, home address, holiday schedule (risk of theft)

Personal documents (ID, Boarding Pass)

Privacy Settings:

Put the profile to personal.

Review app permission (cancel access to unused apps).

5. Backups your data
Why? Rainmware attacks can dry your files.
How? Follow the 3-2-1 rule:

3 copies of important data

2 Separate format (Sky + external hard drive)

1 offsome backup (Google Drive, iCloud)

6. What to Do If Hacked

Change passwords right now.

 

Scan for malware.

 

Freeze credit (if financial information became exposed).

 

Report to:

 

Your financial institution (for fraud)

 

FTC.Gov (identity theft)

 

Final Checklist

✅ Use sturdy, unique passwords   2FA

✅ Think before clicking links/attachments

✅ Update gadgets

 

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