Stop Worrying about Online Threats and Secure Yourself Easily
Almost the majority of the human race use a device whether it's a phone, laptop, iPad, etc... and one of the most important things you should secure is your privacy and your account's security. There're many annoying people on the web that try to hack into your security or invade your privacy either to fill their time and have fun with their twisted ways or to rob you of some private information for their own benefit. In this article, we're gonna show you 5 easy ways to secure your privacy on your device and you don't have to worry about it again.
Most of us have some type of computer or mobile device at home and office, whether it's an Android phone, an iPad, or a Macbook Pro. These devices help us stay in touch with family and friends, browse content, get work done, and more. But unless you're careful about the apps you install, your device could be hacked by malware, which could allow the responsible parties to steal your personal information or even prevent you from accessing your device until you pay it. To protect yourself, there are many applications in the Google Play Store that claim to protect you from hacker attacks, but apparently, not all of them are as efficient and effective. Below we will share with you the best ways to protect your phone and personal data from hackers.
Keep backups regularly
In the event you lose your device or get attacked by malware, you will need to make sure that copies of all your data are stored securely. You can do this using an online backup service, for example, Google Drive or Dropbox.
Backups are also essential when it comes to updates, as on a regular basis, most devices release firmware and security updates at multiple intervals, which means that your phone may need to be wiped in order to accept these updates.
Avoid downloading unnecessary things
You may have heard this tip before but don't care about it, but the thing I will say is that it is very important. When you visit a website, whether it is a search engine or any other type of site, make sure that you do not download any unknown software that you do not trust even if it asks you, because many of these applications have motives to install for the purposes of advertising or stealing users' personal data.
Check which apps have access to your location
If you're concerned about privacy, check which apps can access your location data. You can do this by going to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. From there, you can select a specific app, then tap Settings to view the type of access granted to it. If an app is tracking your location even when you are not using it, this could be an indication that it contains malware or is serving the interests of third parties.
Change default passwords on all your apps
The default password in most apps and websites is a standard password that some people use to avoid forgetting. And because this activity may result in access to all your accounts when the password is stolen. It is always better to adopt different passwords for different services. At this point, it is best to have a unique and secure password of at least 8 characters using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Or you could consider using services like LastPass or 1Password to generate strong passwords for you.
Install VPNs on every device you own
VPNs encrypt your data, making it impossible for cybercriminals to know what you're going to do. In addition to installing a VPN on every device you own (laptop, desktop, tablet, and smartphone), change your passwords regularly and make sure you have an antivirus installed on all of them as well. You can also consider installing one or two additional security software just in case one of them is not enough.
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