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How to Protect Your Information Online

Protect Your Information Online

Technology August 1, 2013 by Nishitha

These days, even the most proficient tech users find themselves vulnerable to security issues online. The bottom line is, we conduct so much activity over the Internet and through various tech products that it’s hard for us to make ourselves completely safe about online security.

Unfortunately, there’s no guaranteed way around security risks. If you’re online, your identity and personal information are at risk, at least to some degree. However, there are ways to make ourselves just a bit more secure, and now and then, it’s important to revisit them. So, here’s a look at five tips for protecting personal information online.

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  • 1. Don’t Store Passwords
  • 2. Use File Sharing Security
  • 3. Use Cloud Storage
  • 4. Strip Down Social Networking
  • 5. Use Device Passwords

1. Don’t Store Passwords

The nightmare scenario is pretty clear: you leave your passwords stored (to anything from your Amazon account to your bank account), your computer is hacked, lost, or stolen, and suddenly the person who has your device also has automatic access to whatever services you use! This problem can be avoided if you decline to save passwords on programs and apps. It might seem slightly less convenient, but it’s significantly safer.

2. Use File Sharing Security

If you tend to conduct a large number of file transfers online, consider taking advantage of Sharefile. This is a company designed specifically to improve the efficiency and security of online data transfer. The benefits can help you feel far safer about sensitive or large file transfers.

3. Use Cloud Storage

Cloud storage is reliable, simple, and ultimately makes for a much more difficult target for hackers and other types of Internet thieves. With your files saved to a cloud network, those flies instantly become more secure instead of simply to your device. Plus, you certainly won’t mind the convenience of accessing those files from anywhere via the cloud.

4. Strip Down Social Networking

Unfortunately, it seems more and more apparent that social networking sites and platforms aren’t that safe regarding personal information. This is where most people tend to fall short. You certainly don’t have to delete your social networks to be safe or secure, but it’s a good idea to strip them down to the basics and start over with an eye constantly fixed on security.

5. Use Device Passwords

Finally, don’t forget to use passwords for your actual devices, whether that means computers, tablets, or mobile phones. This is another step that many people skip in the name of convenience, but it’s the simplest and most effective means of security you have. Protecting your devices in this way keeps others from accessing them, and everything on them, on a day-to-day basis.

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I am done with my Physiotherapy Graduation. And I always try to share Health and technology tips with people. Apart from Physiotherapy and being a tech savvy, I do explore more on Technology side and I keep sharing my findings with wider audience.

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  1. Profile picture for Ajeeth boazAjeeth boaz says

    August 6, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Very very necessary tips for the current trend, been a victim recently… Thanks for sharing…

  2. Profile picture for Aiden RuseAiden Ruse says

    August 30, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Thanks Nishitha, it is incredibly useful tips…

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