{"id":5830,"date":"2022-01-03T07:05:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T12:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.filerepairtools.com\/tips\/?p=5830"},"modified":"2022-01-03T07:05:38","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T12:05:38","slug":"how-to-keep-your-data-protected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/how-to-keep-your-data-protected\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Safety Tips: How To Keep Your Data Protected"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filerepairtools.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/keyboard.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filerepairtools.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/keyboard.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5832\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a frequent internet user, then you need to think about your online security. Unfortunately, despite the internet\u2019s rapid advancement over the last two decades, hacking, fraud, and online scams are still commonplace.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 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\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">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 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/how-to-keep-your-data-protected\/#Using_VPNs\" >Using VPNs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/how-to-keep-your-data-protected\/#Free_Wi-Fi\" >Free Wi-Fi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/how-to-keep-your-data-protected\/#Social_Media\" >Social Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/how-to-keep-your-data-protected\/#Strong_Passwords\" >Strong Passwords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/how-to-keep-your-data-protected\/#Downloadable_Attachments\" >Downloadable Attachments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/how-to-keep-your-data-protected\/#SSL_Certificate\" >SSL Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/how-to-keep-your-data-protected\/#Safe_Browsing\" >Safe Browsing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>One way that criminal gangs make money online is by stealing people\u2019s data and selling it on the dark web. The data sold there include information like credit card details, passport numbers, and birthdates. The buyers of this data are sophisticated fraud gangs, who take loans out, make fraudulent purchases, and steal their victim\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will tell you how you can keep your data safe and avoid falling victim to online fraudsters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_VPNs\"><\/span>Using VPNs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VPNs, or virtual private networks, are absolutely essential if you are a regular internet user. They are downloadable applications that when activated, mask your location, identity, and personal information. VPNs aren\u2019t universal, however. Some work better in specific locations than others do. If you\u2019re wondering <a href=\"https:\/\/vpnalert.com\/best-virtual-private-network\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vpnalert.com\/best-virtual-private-network\/new-york\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what VPN can you use in New York<\/a>, then NordVPN is generally considered the best option. In Los Angeles however, Surfshark is considered superior. Do your research according to your location so that you can find the best VPN for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Wi-Fi\"><\/span>Free Wi-Fi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Free Wi-Fi networks must be avoided if you\u2019re concerned about your privacy. If you are going to use a free Wi-Fi network, then it\u2019s crucial that you activate your VPN beforehand. People regularly have their personal information stolen when using free Wi-Fi networks, because hackers hijack them. In addition to personal information theft, free Wi-Fi networks are used to perform cyber attacks on businesses. They are also used for packet sniffing, malware distribution, and man-in-the-middle attacks. As long as you use a VPN while you\u2019re using a free Wi-Fi network, however, you will be okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Media\"><\/span>Social Media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want your personal information to fall into the hands of hackers, then limit the amount that you post about yourself on social media. There\u2019s a lot of information that hackers can take from a person\u2019s social media account, including their birthday, full name, address, and phone number. With this information, a skilled hacker can either steal one\u2019s identity or take out credit cards in one\u2019s name. For this reason, use social media cautiously. Register a fake birthdate and when it is your birthdate, wait several days before you post pictures. Keep other personal information off of social media and try to use a pseudonym for your account\u2019s name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_Passwords\"><\/span>Strong Passwords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong passwords are a cornerstone of internet security. If you don\u2019t make sure that your passwords are strong, hackers will be able to breach your accounts. Avoid making your password your name, your birth date, or your pet\u2019s name. Anybody who knows you or follows you on social media [provided that you aren\u2019t careful about what you post] may be able to guess your password and breach your accounts. In addition, avoid inputting your password on free Wi-Fi networks, in case somebody is watching you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filerepairtools.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/lock.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filerepairtools.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/lock.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5831\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downloadable_Attachments\"><\/span>Downloadable Attachments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you receive emails with downloadable attachments from people you aren\u2019t familiar with, do not download them. These attachments could contain malware or trojan horses. Make sure that you have a robust anti-virus software system downloaded on your computer so that you can scan email attachments before you download them. You should also scan attachments sent from people that you know, just in case. If your friends don\u2019t take care online, they could have unwittingly downloaded a virus and started spreading it. You should also avoid clicking suspicious links that are sent to you, even from friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSL_Certificate\"><\/span>SSL Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are buying products from a website or registering an account, check if the website has an SSL certificate first. If the website doesn\u2019t have one then you need to shop elsewhere. A website without an SSL certificate simply cannot be trusted, under any circumstances. These websites are incredibly easy to hack \u2013 and often are hacked for this reason. Any information that you input could easily be stolen. In addition, it says a lot about the website\u2019s owner that they don\u2019t have an SSL certificate. It shows that they are careless with their web user\u2019s information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_Browsing\"><\/span>Safe Browsing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with the world\u2019s most robust anti-virus software system and VPN, you can still get hacked if you\u2019re reckless. For this reason, practice safe browsing. Avoid visiting suspicious websites, clicking links, and generally behaving in a way that\u2019s reckless online. If you practice safe browsing and introduce protective measures, you will be untouchable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use the internet a lot, then you need to be careful. If you\u2019re careless, you could find yourself on a hacker\u2019s list of targets. 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