10 Good Ways To Be Cyber Security Conscious

By Omolara Morufat Sanni On Mar 22, 2020

If you have a social media account for your business or personal use, you should be concerned about the security of the accounts.

Hackers are always on top of their game looking for their next victim, you definitely don’t want to be one.

In this article, you will learn how to be cybersecurity conscious and generally stay safe on the internet.

Use password manager

Using strong passwords is no longer enough to secure your accounts. Also, the use of the same password for multiple accounts is very unsafe.

The best thing to do is to use a password manager. It allows you to access the sites you use by putting in the login details into the password manager vault.

After this, all you have to remember is one strong password to the password manager.

Avoid using other people’s devices

Sticking to your own device is a good way to stay safe. However, there could be situations where you can’t help but use someone else’s device.

If this happens, ensure you log out of every account you access on the device.

Don’t post pictures with a location in real-time

Avoid posting pictures showing your location in real-time. If you must show your location, the best you can do is to post the pictures after leaving that location.

This way, if someone attempts to find you in that location, it will be a futile effort.

Do regular backups

This doesn’t only protect you against cyberattacks, it also minimizes your losses in case your device stops working for any reason at all. We recommend that you do this every day.

Update your software

If you have been running outdated software, it is time you update all of them to the latest versions. When new updates are released, it is not just to add new features, sometimes a vulnerability must have been discovered and fixed in the new update.

Enable two-factor authentication

A good way to secure your accounts after using a strong password is by enabling two-factor authentication. This is a security measure where you are required to provide a code that will be sent to your phone number.

This code will be required each time you try to sign in from a new device. You also have the option of using an authentication app.

Be wary of messages or calls asking you to divulge sensitive information such as your password or credit card details.

This act is called social engineering. It is done in such a way that makes unsuspecting users think the message is from a trusted source.

Make use of antivirus software

This software protects your devices by scanning documents and applications before they are installed in your system. It also scans external devices like flash drives and hard drives and tells you if it is safe to use.

Running an outdated antivirus software defeats its purpose. Just like every other software, it should also be up-to-date.

Avoid using the public internet

This is an easy way for attackers to intercept traffic and get access to transactions or conversations you have on your phone over public Wi-Fi.

If you must connect to the public internet, ensure you do not carry out financial transactions.

Watch your digital footprint

Ensure you have a record of how much of your information is on the internet. For accounts and websites you do not use again, make sure you delete them and every information about you.

Conclusion

As technology advances, so does cyber attacks. These basic things will help keep you safe as you use the internet. We will be happy to answer any questions in the comment.