Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 5 Ways To Protect Your Privacy

When it comes to cybersecurity awareness, unfortunately, most people don't pay sufficient attention to the protection of their data. As a result, cybercriminals frequently attack, steal their valuable data, and flee away with digital assets. So what should you do to maintain your privacy? Here are five useful recommendations:

Regular internet users visit multiple websites every day and take several actions. It includes reading available content, subscribing to newsletters, purchasing goods and services, commenting on blog posts, etc. However, if you browse unsafe websites, all these actions can quickly lead to unpleasant experiences. You might unknowingly hand your sensitive data over to potential cybercriminals or download malicious files.

Always browse safe websites. They come with an SSL certificate. Use updated software, a firewall, and a VPN on your computer, laptop, and internet-enabled mobile handsets. It will automatically alert you when you visit unsafe websites.

Nowadays, Internet-savvy people have more than one e-account. Unfortunately, they use one simple password to protect multiple e-accounts. If cybercriminals break into your e-account, they can easily compromise other digital IDs.

So you should use a combination of complex login IDs and passwords for e-accounts. Use different passwords to protect multiple e-accounts. Change login IDs and passwords at regular intervals. It will help you protect your digital identity from frequent cyberattacks.

Remember, expert cyber criminals can break into your e-accounts if they are protected only with an ordinary password. Therefore, you must use two-factor authentication. Once activated, you need to prove your identity when you try to log into your account from a new computer or laptop. You get a one-time password for this. Hackers can’t break into your e-accounts in the absence of an OTP.

In today's highly digitalized world, an overwhelming number of individuals share their sensitive personal details on social media sites, eCommerce platforms, etc. Remember, professional cyber criminals are always active on different web platforms and look for vulnerable people. Therefore, you must not share your sensitive personal details on the Internet. Take the following steps to protect your privacy:

Don't share personal information on any social media website. Hackers might use it to steal your digital identity and commit financial crimes. Don't accept friend requests from unknown individuals whom you are not family with. Be very careful while uploading your picture on social media platforms. Your activities should not disclose the routine pattern of your personal or professional life. Cybercriminals may use it to commit crimes beyond your imagination.

While purchasing goods and services from an eCommerce platform, think of choosing cash on delivery option. Avoid sharing the details of your credit or debit card on any web platform. It will help you to keep yourself away from different financial scams.

It possible, don't communicate with strangers on video calls on the internet. It will help you to avoid financial scams, identity theft, and other compromising situations.

The idea of getting expensive valuables excites a large number of individuals all over the globe. Nevertheless, it might lead to financial scams. You may lose your entire wealth and digital identity, and land in legal problems.

Always disconnect calls from strangers claiming that you have won a big amount in a lottery, marketing campaign, etc. Nobody is going to give you free money or stuff without any reason.

Don't respond to emails from unknown individuals offering a big reward, a large sum of money, and other expensive valuables. Simply erase such Emails instantly.