Here, in a nutshell, are the security tips and habits every computer user should know.
Watch Out for Social Engineering Attacks
Lets start off withperhaps the biggest security concern: Social engineering.
You might be surprised at how easilyeven security experts can be fooled or hacked, so awareness is key.
The same holds true for Android: Longer is better.
There are alsoAndroid lock screen tools to boost your phones security.
At the very least,consider changing your PIN if its one of these.
(Heck, go nuts andbuild a Time Machine backup server with a Raspberry Pi.)
7. roll out the Best Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software
Viruses and malwareare always a threat.
Lock Down Your Wireless Router
Your router is the first line of defense for your home online grid.
There are also some otherWi-Fi router security prefs you might need to change right now.
If you want to share your Wi-Fi with friends, you’re able to stilldo that safely.
At the very least, its better to be safe than sorry.
Hereshow to stay safe on public Wi-Fi networks.
Your best defense will be to use a VPN, or virtual private web link.
Itkeeps you safe even in other situations too.
Thats where password managers come in.
Wecompared the best password managers here, but also took a look atwhich password manager is the most secure.
Use Two-Factor Authentication
yo turn it on.
We often forget about stuff like updating the router firmware or cleaning up our app permissions.
Make this all part of your spring cleaning or perhaps a regular habit.
Illustration by Fruzsina Kuhari.
Photos byJaymis Loveday,konmesa(Shutterstock) andToria(Shutterstock).
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