{"id":41828,"date":"2019-11-09T12:10:09","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T06:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/?p=41828"},"modified":"2019-11-09T12:13:05","modified_gmt":"2019-11-09T06:43:05","slug":"how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Yourself From Cybersecurity Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What security precautions do you take to keep your home secure?<\/p>\n<p>You probably lock your door when you leave, even for a short errand. You might alarm your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-order-and-install-home-security-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">home security system<\/span><\/a> or activate notifications on your in-home camera system, too.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#Ways_to_Protect_Yourself_from_Cyber_Security_Threats\" title=\"Ways to Protect Yourself from Cyber Security Threats\">Ways to Protect Yourself from Cyber Security Threats<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#1_Use_a_Highly_Rated_Cloud_Backup_Solution\" title=\"1] Use a Highly Rated Cloud Backup Solution\">1] Use a Highly Rated Cloud Backup Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#2_Turn_on_Your_Computers_Firewall_and_Ensure_Its_Settings_Are_Optimized\" title=\"2] Turn on Your Computer\u2019s Firewall and Ensure Its Settings Are Optimized\">2] Turn on Your Computer\u2019s Firewall and Ensure Its Settings Are Optimized<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#3_Educate_Yourself_About_the_Digital_Threat_Landscape\" title=\"3] Educate Yourself About the Digital Threat Landscape\">3] Educate Yourself About the Digital Threat Landscape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#4_Invest_in_a_Well_Reviewed_Anti-Malware_Suite\" title=\"4] Invest in a Well Reviewed Anti-Malware Suite\">4] Invest in a Well Reviewed Anti-Malware Suite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#5_Use_a_Virtual_Private_Network_VPN_With_High_Security_Rankings\" title=\"5] Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) With High Security Rankings\">5] Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) With High Security Rankings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#6_Use_External_Storage_to_Improve_Redundancy\" title=\"6] Use External Storage to Improve Redundancy\">6] Use External Storage to Improve Redundancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#7_Enable_Two-Factor_Authentication_for_All_Sensitive_Accounts_And_Stop_Using_Accounts_That_Dont_Offer_It\" title=\"7] Enable Two-Factor Authentication for All Sensitive Accounts (And Stop Using Accounts That Don\u2019t Offer It)\">7] Enable Two-Factor Authentication for All Sensitive Accounts (And Stop Using Accounts That Don\u2019t Offer It)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#8_Consider_Using_Biometric_Security_Protocols_While_Understanding_the_Risks\" title=\"8] Consider Using Biometric Security Protocols (While Understanding the Risks)\">8] Consider Using Biometric Security Protocols (While Understanding the Risks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#9_Dont_Reuse_Passwords_Ever\" title=\"9] Don\u2019t Reuse Passwords, Ever\">9] Don\u2019t Reuse Passwords, Ever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#10_Use_a_Secure_Password_Manager\" title=\"10] Use a Secure Password Manager\">10] Use a Secure Password Manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#11_Change_Passwords_Regularly_Even_on_Little-Used_Accounts\" title=\"11] Change Passwords Regularly, Even on Little-Used Accounts\">11] Change Passwords Regularly, Even on Little-Used Accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#12_Avoid_Public_WiFi_Networks_And_Use_a_VPN_When_You_Must\" title=\"12] Avoid Public WiFi Networks (And Use a VPN When You Must)\">12] Avoid Public WiFi Networks (And Use a VPN When You Must)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#13_Dont_Lend_Out_Your_Devices\" title=\"13] Don\u2019t Lend Out Your Devices\">13] Don\u2019t Lend Out Your Devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#14_Never_Respond_to_an_Unsolicited_Email_With_Personal_Information_Even_When_You_Trust_the_Sender\" title=\"14] Never Respond to an Unsolicited Email With Personal Information, Even When You Trust the Sender\">14] Never Respond to an Unsolicited Email With Personal Information, Even When You Trust the Sender<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#15_Use_Caution_When_Opening_Unsolicited_Emails_With_Images_or_Links\" title=\"15] Use Caution When Opening Unsolicited Emails With Images or Links\">15] Use Caution When Opening Unsolicited Emails With Images or Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#16_Contact_Private_Email_Senders_by_Other_Means_to_Confirm_Any_Sensitive_Requests\" title=\"16] Contact Private Email Senders by Other Means to Confirm Any Sensitive Requests\">16] Contact Private Email Senders by Other Means to Confirm Any Sensitive Requests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#17_Use_Caution_With_External_Storage_Media\" title=\"17] Use Caution With External Storage Media\">17] Use Caution With External Storage Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#18_Always_Take_Advantage_of_Security_Questions\" title=\"18] Always Take Advantage of Security Questions\">18] Always Take Advantage of Security Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#19_Avoid_Sharing_Too_Much_on_Social_Media\" title=\"19] Avoid Sharing Too Much on Social Media\">19] Avoid Sharing Too Much on Social Media<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-cybersecurity-threats\/#Youre_Never_As_Safe_As_You_Think\" title=\"You\u2019re Never As Safe As You Think\">You\u2019re Never As Safe As You Think<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Protect_Yourself_from_Cyber_Security_Threats\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Ways to Protect Yourself from Cyber Security Threats<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cyber-Security-Threats.png\" alt=\"Protect Yourself from Cyber Security Threats\" width=\"496\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cyber-Security-Threats.png 496w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cyber-Security-Threats-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You may also take security precautions to protect your home when you\u2019re inside it. Perhaps you have a motion-sensing floodlight or timed security lights that tick on and off on a pre-set schedule. Maybe you lock the windows before you go to bed, or have security bars to deter intruders.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s plenty more that you can do to secure your home, as you\u2019re most likely well aware. If you live in a safe neighborhood, you may find some precautions to be overkill, but you probably don\u2019t begrudge people who go the extra mile to keep their possessions and loved ones safe.<\/p>\n<p>Why, then, would you begrudge those who go the extra mile to protect themselves against digital threats? Just as it\u2019s commonplace to invest in a home security system, or at least lock your doors at night and when you\u2019re not at home, investing in a multi-point digital protection apparatus <em>should <\/em>be second nature.<\/p>\n<p>Basic cybersecurity precautions, like using a cloud backup platform that\u2019s earned a coveted spot on the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acronis.com\/en-us\/blog\/posts\/acronis-earns-its-spot-gartner-2019-magic-quadrant-enterprise-datacenter-backup-and-recovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant Data Center Backup<\/a><\/span> list, are easy and convenient to implement.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, way too many computer and mobile users choose to leave their devices, data, and cloud subscriptions unsecured. They might as well leave the front door open for their friendly neighborhood burglar.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be like your digital neighbors. Take these sensible, low-cost precautions to protect yourself from cyber-threats today, before you\u2019re hit with a catastrophic breach that takes months to recover from.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_a_Highly_Rated_Cloud_Backup_Solution\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">1] Use a Highly Rated Cloud Backup Solution<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Investing in a highly rated cloud backup solution is one of the most important precautions you can take to ensure your data isn\u2019t lost to threats like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/types-ransomware-need-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ransomware<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Look at it this way:<\/strong> Would you rather spend months trying to piece together a hard drive\u2019s worth of data from whatever outdated fragments remain, or would you prefer to simply access the most recent backup? The answer is clear.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Turn_on_Your_Computers_Firewall_and_Ensure_Its_Settings_Are_Optimized\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">2] Turn on Your Computer\u2019s Firewall and Ensure Its Settings Are Optimized<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your device has a firewall, ensure that it\u2019s activated and functional. Then, take steps to ensure that its settings are optimized and it\u2019s actually protecting you from the threats it\u2019s designed to counter without hampering your online experience.<\/p>\n<p>If you need assistance, speak with a technical support professional &#8211; it\u2019s best to get this one right, as improperly calibrated firewalls can have unintended consequences.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Educate_Yourself_About_the_Digital_Threat_Landscape\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">3] Educate Yourself About the Digital Threat Landscape<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you get too far down the path of investing in digital precautions, educate yourself about the threats you\u2019re most likely to face.<\/p>\n<p>Just like everyone in your neighborhood faces the same basic physical safety risks, such as car break-ins and home burglaries, you share a wide set of digital threats with those whose Internet usage resembles your own. These include.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-phishing-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Phishing<\/span><\/a> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/searchsecurity.techtarget.com\/definition\/spear-phishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spear-phishing attacks<\/a><\/span> designed to trick you into clicking malicious links or sharing sensitive information.<\/li>\n<li>Ransomware attacks that lock your computer system until you pay a ransom.<\/li>\n<li>Worms that exploit weaknesses in device or network security to replicate and infect other users.<\/li>\n<li>Zero-day exploits that take advantage of existing, potentially unknown flaws in operating system security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The list goes on. Each type of threat demands different countermeasures: regularly patching and updating systems to stay one step ahead of known zero-day exploits, using a comprehensive backup system to reduce the risk of ransomware, and practicing email hygiene best practices to avoid phishing and spear-phishing attacks. We\u2019ll discuss each precaution in greater detail.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Invest_in_a_Well_Reviewed_Anti-Malware_Suite\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">4] Invest in a Well Reviewed Anti-Malware Suite<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Like cloud backup, anti-malware protection is absolutely essential to parry the digital threats you\u2019re certain to face in an ever more uncertain world. This isn\u2019t an either-or proposition, as anti-malware is best understood as a front-line defense while cloud backup really shines after what would otherwise be a crippling compromise.<\/p>\n<p>In any event, devote plenty of time to evaluating your anti-malware options; this is one decision that\u2019s too important to get wrong.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_a_Virtual_Private_Network_VPN_With_High_Security_Rankings\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">5] Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) With High Security Rankings<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Believe it or not, you have very little control over what happens to your data once it\u2019s sent out into the ether. Plenty of bad actors lurk out there, waiting to sop up whatever juicy morsels you give them &#8211; often without your knowledge. Bank account numbers, passwords, PINs &#8211; all are there for the taking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/VPN.png\" alt=\"Virtual Private Network (VPN)\" width=\"464\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/VPN.png 464w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/VPN-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is just one of many arguments in favor of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/big-benefits-of-using-a-vpn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">using a secure virtual private network<\/span><\/a> (VPN) whenever you browse the internet, and especially when you visit sensitive websites like your bank, credit card, and health insurance accounts. Look for paid VPNs with very high ratings from impartial third parties; unfortunately, some free VPNs cut unacceptable corners.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Use_External_Storage_to_Improve_Redundancy\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">6] Use External Storage to Improve Redundancy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pair your cloud backup apparatus with an external storage system that maintains a hard copy of your most precious files for when you need it most. Keep storage media in a secure location, such as a fire-resistant lockbox to which only you have the key or combination.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Enable_Two-Factor_Authentication_for_All_Sensitive_Accounts_And_Stop_Using_Accounts_That_Dont_Offer_It\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">7] Enable Two-Factor Authentication for All Sensitive Accounts (And Stop Using Accounts That Don\u2019t Offer It)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/landing\/2step\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Two-factor authentication<\/span><\/a>, or 2FA, is any login or access protocol that requires two separate credentials. Most often, one factor is a traditional password, the second factor is often a unique, randomly generated code sent to a separate device via text message or email, without which the password is useless. Sometimes, it\u2019s a security question or biometric key &#8211; more on both in a moment.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, most financial accounts require two-factor authentication. So do many sensitive cloud accounts. If you have the option of creating a 2FA login scheme, do so at your earliest convenience.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re still banking (for instance) with a company that doesn\u2019t yet offer 2FA, consider switching to a more secure provider, since they\u2019re certain to be a prime target for opportunistic hackers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Consider_Using_Biometric_Security_Protocols_While_Understanding_the_Risks\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">8] Consider Using Biometric Security Protocols (While Understanding the Risks)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you go any further, read up on the very real privacy implications of biometric security protocols such as fingerprint and retinal scanning.<\/p>\n<p>Handing biometric data over to third parties that are themselves frequently targeted by hackers is a risky proposition. Moreover, there\u2019s some confusion over precisely what these third parties can do with said data.<\/p>\n<p>However: If providing biometric data to third-party service providers is a bargain you\u2019re willing to make, it\u2019s a great addition to your security scheme. Many smartphones now come with fingerprint scanners, if you use your personal device for work, your employer may encourage or require you to add fingerprint-based locking anyway.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Dont_Reuse_Passwords_Ever\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">9] Don\u2019t Reuse Passwords, Ever<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As tedious as it might be to think up a new password for each new account, it\u2019s better than the alternative. When you use unique passwords, you limit the potential damage of a hack or compromise to a single account, when you reuse the same password for dozens of accounts, the devastation is exponentially worse. If you\u2019re pressed for time, use your browser\u2019s random password generator to create unique, strong passwords.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Use_a_Secure_Password_Manager\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">10] Use a Secure Password Manager<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Password-Manager.png\" alt=\"Use a Secure Password Manager\" width=\"437\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Password-Manager.png 437w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Password-Manager-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your browser\u2019s password manager isn\u2019t always the best choice, especially if you have reservations about its security. Look for a highly rated third-party alternative, or invest in a system that isn\u2019t connected to the internet at all. Old-fashioned printouts still work just fine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Change_Passwords_Regularly_Even_on_Little-Used_Accounts\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">11] Change Passwords Regularly, Even on Little-Used Accounts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Change your passwords at least once per month, even if you don\u2019t access every account during that timeframe.<\/p>\n<p>Again, given the time investment, this necessary step is far easier when you use a password manager and randomly generate passwords rather than coming up with them yourself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Avoid_Public_WiFi_Networks_And_Use_a_VPN_When_You_Must\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">12] Avoid Public WiFi Networks (And Use a VPN When You Must)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your VPN won\u2019t only mask your outgoing traffic, ensuring prying eyes can\u2019t access your passwords and personal identification information in raw form.<\/p>\n<p>Your VPN can also protect you on public WiFi networks, where the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks and location-based snooping is exponentially higher than on your secure home WiFi network. As a general rule, you should never access a public WiFi network on any device before activating your VPN.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Dont_Lend_Out_Your_Devices\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">13] Don\u2019t Lend Out Your Devices<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This might seem obvious, but it bears repeating anyway: You should never allow others, even trusted friends and colleagues, to use your personal computing devices for substantive personal or professional web browsing.<\/p>\n<p>You simply don\u2019t know what websites they\u2019re visiting, what emails they\u2019re opening, what files they\u2019re downloading &#8211; any and all of which could pose serious risks to the security of your devices and accounts. If they thought about it, they\u2019d feel the same way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Never_Respond_to_an_Unsolicited_Email_With_Personal_Information_Even_When_You_Trust_the_Sender\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">14] Never Respond to an Unsolicited Email With Personal Information, Even When You Trust the Sender<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No matter how trustworthy the sender is or how compelling the message body, you should never gratify an emailed request for personal information. Spammers have impersonated banks, government agencies, employers, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/top-social-networking-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">social media platforms<\/span><\/a> for years, and they\u2019re honing their strategies every day. The best defense is intense skepticism.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Use_Caution_When_Opening_Unsolicited_Emails_With_Images_or_Links\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">15] Use Caution When Opening Unsolicited Emails With Images or Links<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is another critical email hygiene tip that many people don\u2019t heed. If you don\u2019t know the sender of an email or suspect that a message from a known sender isn\u2019t what it appears, avoid opening the email altogether.<\/p>\n<p>Even viewing an email with a corrupted image file could compromise your system, clicking a malicious link will definitely do the trick. For added protection, use an email suite that masks images from unknown senders by default.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Contact_Private_Email_Senders_by_Other_Means_to_Confirm_Any_Sensitive_Requests\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">16] Contact Private Email Senders by Other Means to Confirm Any Sensitive Requests<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Confirm sensitive email requests with the original sender by a means other than replying to the message. For instance, if you receive a request from your boss for the account number and PIN for the corporate checking account to which he or she should already have access, call him or her directly (on his or her office line) and make sure he or she actually sent that email &#8211; and that his or her account wasn\u2019t in fact compromised by a faraway hacker.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Use_Caution_With_External_Storage_Media\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">17] Use Caution With External Storage Media<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While you should always back up your own files with trusted external storage media, you must use caution with media of unknown provenance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Storage-Media.png\" alt=\"External Storage Media\" width=\"477\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Storage-Media.png 477w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Storage-Media-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Even if the original owner is someone you know and trust, and you\u2019re just borrowing the drive to transfer a file, subject the drive to a comprehensive malware scan before plugging it into your computer. Once you\u2019ve done that, it\u2019s too late to go back.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Always_Take_Advantage_of_Security_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">18] Always Take Advantage of Security Questions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take advantage of security questions on any account that offers the option. If you\u2019re required to take this step, you won\u2019t have a choice, of course.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Avoid_Sharing_Too_Much_on_Social_Media\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">19] Avoid Sharing Too Much on Social Media<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avoid getting too personal on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/category\/social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">social media<\/span><\/a>. Keep your home address and phone number hidden from public view, and don\u2019t post about vacation plans or life events until after they\u2019ve occurred. The less information those who would impersonate you have at their disposal, the better.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Social-Media.png\" alt=\"Avoid Sharing Too Much on Social Media\" width=\"475\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Social-Media.png 475w, https:\/\/www.justwebworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Social-Media-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_Never_As_Safe_As_You_Think\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">You\u2019re Never As Safe As You Think<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If just one thing is true about digital security, it\u2019s this: You\u2019re never as safe as you think.<\/p>\n<p>Logic dictates that those who are not as safe as they think can never achieve total safety. In the context of cybersecurity, this means that one can never completely predict and prevent potential digital threats. Too many \u201cunknown unknowns\u201d abound, and more arise with each passing day.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, those who take sensible precautions like the ones described in the list above are in a much stronger position than those who choose not to do so. As we\u2019ve seen, implementing <a href=\"https:\/\/tech.co\/news\/10-cyber-security-measures-every-small-business-must-take-2014-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">basic digital security measures<\/span><\/a> is not particularly difficult. Nor is it inordinately expensive. It merely takes time and some effort.<\/p>\n<p>So, what will it be? Will you remain content to leave wide open your digital front door, or will you commit to taking reasonable measures to reduce your exposure to the very real threats that you and your cyber-neighbors face every day?<\/p>\n<p>You already know what needs to be done. Now, it\u2019s time to roll up your sleeves and dive in, one digital to-do item at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What security precautions do you take to keep your home secure? You probably lock your door when you leave, even for a short errand. You might alarm your home security system or activate notifications on your in-home camera system, too. 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