Tips to Keep Yourself Safe on the Web

Electronic devices and other smart home gadgets are becoming essential components of every household. These devices bring convenience to users, especially when enabled with internet connectivity. However, they sometimes act as an avenue for hackers to access our homes when adequate security measures are not taken. In this blog, we explore 5 tips that help to secure digital gadget from cybercriminals activities.

1. Install an updated version of a genuine Antivirus

An updated antivirus alerts a person in case of malicious software that wants to gain entry into a device. By installing an antivirus, you protect against possible loops that malware gains access to your device. Thus, an effective antivirus protects electronic devices against hackers and many other kinds of malicious activities.

2. Use Two-Factor Authentication

This is where users decide on a customized verification process based on two layers of authentication. Apart from regular username and password an extra step of verifying through security code sent to the owner's phone number or email is added. This method may seem hectic to implement but has proven to be very effective. Hackers can bypass the first step but fail to manage the second authentication process making your device hacker-proof.

3. Turn on the device firewall

A firewall is a hardware or software meant to examine traffic from the internet, then decides on whether to blocks or allow it to pass through the device depending on the settings. Thus, it is necessary to check the in-built firewall to ensure the proper configuration are set. Additionally, one can download trusted firewall security software to add to the operating system firewall defense stronger. It is also recommended to read firewall manual or visit the manufacturer's website to learn more on how to configure the setting options. This will censor out any malware and malicious actors from accessing your devices.

4. Use VPN to Browse

Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy when connecting to public internet such as free Wi-Fi. When using a network that is not of your own, you run the risk of a security breach on your device. Hackers can easily snoop your personal data left on the caches or as browsing history. VPN encrypts internet traffic making one to browse as an anonymous. This secures users data devices from being traced with malicious persons with intentions to steal or hack a person’s private data.

5. Secure your Wi-Fi Network with Encryption

In some occurrences of cyber-attacks, the home wireless router has been used as a point of entry for cybercriminals. To stay safe, it is recommendable to use the Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) as encryption for wireless internet. The electronic devices are then configured with a strong password that cannot be bypassed with hackers. By disabling your device's SSID you also make it difficult for hackers to trace your network.

Final Thoughts

The security of digital gadgets cannot be taken lightly anymore. As technology advances, so does the avenues of which cyberattacks can occur. To protect the security of our devices, we can take the initiative in securing them to the best of our ability so that any chance of an attack is minimized.

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