Nobody is safe from the nuisance or plague called data breach. At some point in time, everybody faced some kind of data theft. If some people are lucky enough to never face such a problem the chances remain of becoming a target. However, if they ensure the protection of their data by certain means the odds certainly reduce. In this article, we shall discuss the various ways to tighten security and keep your data safe from online data breaches or theft.
Security measures to keep data safe
Tips and tricks to keep safe from phishing attempts
- Avoid clicking on attachments or links in emails from suspicious or unknown senders
- If the email seems promising, authenticate the identity of the sender first
- Poor grammar and misspelled words are signs of phishing
- Never give away personal or sensitive or confidential information like bank details, government ID numbers, etc.
- The email or message would be unsolicited, unexpected, and very enticing
- Any link that takes you to a webpage that asks to input your credentials should be avoided unless authenticated
Tips and tricks for stolen, weak, and compromised credentials
- Always use a strong password for each account that you have across all platforms
- Have different passwords for different accounts
- Use special characters in your password
- Use a password manager to address this issue by having it generate strong passwords and then keeping them safe as well in a personal vault
- Install a 2-factor authentication app or software and link them to all your accounts so that you have to confirm every time you log in
- Try to use those platforms that already have an inbuilt 2-factor authentication system like Gmail, etc.
Tips and tricks to check system vulnerabilities
- Always keep your system updated with the latest updates, patches, bug fixes, etc.
- Use good internet security software or antivirus to prevent malware and virus attacks
- Do not attach any external device to the main system unless it is clean or can be cleaned
- Avoid visiting any suspicious or dodgy websites
Suggested read: Simple Guide on How to Use Windows Security
Tips and tricks to deal with MITM or Man-in-the-middle attacks
- Always use a secure connection
- Visit websites that have an HTTPS connection
- Avoid using public or free Wi-Fi
- Install a VPN to encrypt any data you send online
- Enable MFA or multi-factor authentication
Bonus tip
If you follow the above tips and tricks, you can prevent data breaches or theft to a great extent. In case, you need more protection, take services from experts. If you found this article useful, share it with others. Let us know in the comments section below if you know any other way to prevent phishing or keep data safe from hackers.
- Download and install apps from trusted sources like App Store, Google Play Store, Microsoft App Store, etc.
- Always visit the official website to download anything that you may need to use
- Always check with an expert before doing any new activity online if you think it is suspicious
If you follow the above tips and tricks, you can prevent data breaches or theft to a great extent. In case, you need more protection, take services from experts. If you found this article useful, share it with others. Let us know in the comments section below if you know any other way to prevent phishing or keep data safe from hackers.
