How to get internet security in 2023!

 

How to get internet security in 2023!

You may ask yourself, how secure am I online? The truth might make you want to revert to smoke signals. What with everything tracking you these days, it is easy for anyone with ANY intent to follow you. A good source for in-depth education on this subject is Youtube. Start with the first question, what do I need security from?

Keep in mind, something presented as a benefit these days, may not be good. For example, your phone is giving your location away this moment. In the past, if you pulled out the battery, you could stop the tracking. With new features, removing the battery and electronic sims are impossible. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can then let a tracker pinpoint your location.

I’m sure you know about cookies. We’re not talking about sugar, chocolate chip, or girl scout cookies as you know. Many websites use these to track your online activities.

Hackers use many “tools” to access your devices. Code written into emails, text messages, pictures, etc., gives away your privacy. This exposes your PII, health information, credit information and much more. So don't open messages sent from unknown sources. Check social network invitations, emails, messages even of people you know. Once hacked a Facebook site may look close enough to the original site to appear legitimate. Digging deeper though, sometimes you may only see pictures, or a few posts. If you don't check, you could open your FB account to hacking.

How do YOU get internet security? The short answer is to educate yourself. The more you know, the less vulnerable you become. Invest in a good VPN service that doesn’t track you. This relocates your ip address so hackers can’t use a wi-fi hacking device. Use a good malware protection program. Some are free! Virus protection programs are not all inclusive. Malware includes terms such as viruses, trojans, and adware. Don’t share your account passwords with ANYONE, even your partners! Don’t share email accounts or Apple ID’s and passwords. Don’t save your passwords on one device. Save them on many devices or in the cloud. If you lose your phone, how are you going to access your password to sign into your account? If possible, encrypt your hard drive. Use a secure browser. Turn off java script. Finally, think before you click.