Privacy and security should be a priority, especially in our digitally inclined world.
Many people think that having strong passwords or using an antivirus is enough to prevent hacking. However, there’s a lot more that you need to do and practice to protect your accounts and devices from hackers today.
The University of Maryland conducted a study in 2007 where it concluded that hackers attack every 39 seconds. That was back in 2007; imagine how fast hackers’ operations might have gone by now.
If hacking happens that frequently, how can you keep yourself safe online? Luckily, that does not require a fortune.
All you need is to take steps and consider your internet security. We list 35 practical ways to keep hackers at bay. Let’s dive in.
The quick checklist to minimize the risk of getting hacked
- Update frequently: Regularly update your device’s OS and applications. These updates usually ship with fixes to bugs and vulnerabilities. Therefore you must be running the latest firmware and app version.