Set passwords that are difficult to crack
Humans are good at many things, but creating strong passwords is not one of them. In fact, we are so bad that millions of people use 12345678, “password” or 1111111 to protect their accounts. We tend to choose passwords that are easy to remember, like our child's first name or our date of birth. Unfortunately, these are very easy to crack and expose you to cybersecurity threats.
Where the human brain fails, technology helps. You can use a password creator to create unique and hard-to-guess passwords. A string of random letters, characters, and numbers will protect your account much better than a popular one-word password. It is also important to use a different password for each account. LinkedIn and Patreon are just a few of the thousands and thousands of websites that have suffered data breaches in recent years.
Leaked email addresses and passwords can be purchased in bulk from the black bazaar. If you use the same password for all your accounts, it only takes one leak for hackers to have the universal key to your privacy.
Get a password manager
Of course, remembering dozens of unique passwords is an impossible task. To keep your passwords safe and secure, you'll need a password manager, like 1Password, KeePass, or LastPass. It will allow you to easily recover all your passwords from any device with a master key. If you want to be extra secure, set a calendar reminder to change all your passwords every six months.
Download apps from trusted sources
One of the most insecure things you can do is download software from unconfirmed sources. An innocent-looking game with rave reviews could give hackers backdoor access to your phone and all of its data.
Malware in apps ranges from the less dangerous adware, which places ads on the user interface, to the deadly Trojan horse virus that allows cyberattacks to access, modify, or delete your sensitive information. To stay safe, always download software from trusted sources. Google Play, for example, has a verification process to remove harmful apps. You can also use Play Protect, Android's built-in malware detection, to scan your already installed apps for malware.
Backup your data
In the event that you are the victim of a cyberattack where your data is stolen or damaged, it is important that you have a backup of all your information. You can use Google Drive or an automatic backup app of your choice. If you are using a password manager, your passwords and subtle information are now safely stored.
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