There are more and more online attacks, on both business and personal devices. In addition, according to Norton, 35% of users have at least one unprotected device, which leaves all the others connected through the same accounts equally vulnerable to ransomware attacks, malicious websites or phishing attacks. However, there are some tips you can follow for safer browsing, protected from most of these cyber attacks.

6 Tips for Safer Browsing

1 - Change passwords regularly

To minimise the risk of password theft, passwords should be strong (that is, made up of a combination of at least 10 upper and lower case characters, letters, symbols and numbers) and should be changed regularly. In addition, you should avoid using the same password for all accounts. That way, if a password is stolen, your other accounts will remain safe.

2 - Do not open unknown attachments

You should avoid opening attachments from e-mails whose origin you do not know. This is one of the main sources of phishing and ransomware attacks.

3 - Change default passwords on IoT and Smart Devices

When you buy a new device, such as a router or a smart thermostat, that connects to the rest of the network at home or at work, change the factory default password. If you do not plan to use the internet access feature on these devices, disable or protect remote access. 

4 - Keep your data safe in the Cloud at all times

It is important to invest in a Cloud solution that automatically backs up your data, such as SkySafe. This way, your data will always be safe from any cyber attack. 

5 - Do not access personal information when connected to public Wi-Fi networks

Avoid accessing personal information, such as your online bank account, logging into social media accounts, paying for something by credit card, etc.) when connected to public Wi-Fi networks, as these networks are, as a rule, less secure than private ones.

Written by:
Openlimits

Tell us what you think