This VPN will also help you. Hackers, journalists, as well as various communities use VPN to keep themselves safe.
So no matter what device you have, try to access the risky places using VPN.
- Use Two-Factor Authentication
Sometimes Two-Factor Authentication annoys us, but keep in mind that it can make your account more secure. We all know about Two-Factor Authentication. An additional security layer after username and password. The advantage of this is that even if the hacker knows your password, he will not be able to enter without the passcode. Most online services now include Two-Factor Authentication, including Gmail, Evernote, and Dropbox.
Two-Factor Authentication is a two-way verification, with some pre-code that can be used once and instant code is sent, but instead of sending the code, features like call, fingerprint, face lock can also be used.
Password managers also have two-factor authentication security. For maximum security be sure to enable Two-Factor Authentication in the password manager.
. Use passcode
If passcode is available then it is optional but I think it would be wise to keep it available for security. Since we have important data in our phones, passcode envelope can protect our data.
Ignore the fact that most smartphones have a four digit PIN, use biometric security and enter a strong passcode. Remember to have Touch ID enabled on your iPhone but don't make the mistake of setting the passcode.
iOS devices have six-digit options, ignore it, go to Settings, click Touch ID & Passcode, and select Change Passcode to set a strong password.
You can set up strong security measures in the same way on Android devices. Allow all security methods from the screen-lock settings.
. Pay via smartphone
Credit cards are becoming obsolete over time and are not very secure. Try to pay with a smartphone instead of paying with a credit card. You can use Apple Pay or a similar method of Android. You will get all the features of secure payment in the apps.
Setting up a smartphone as a payment device is not something that is too difficult. The set up work starts by capturing the info of the credit card.
Payment is made by leaving the device at the terminal and entering the security code and fingerprint. It is more secure than a credit card because it has a different Authentication Code for each transaction. So no one will be able to pay even if they want to except you and your smartphone.
Payment can also be made through one time code if you want online through some smartphone payment app. Bank of America, for example, has a program called ShopSafe, where 16-digit security codes can be generated, and expire dates can be created. The advantage of this is that these codes can also be used to make online purchases, which are expired once the payment is made. As a result, the original credit card number is completely secure.
Credit card numbers, email addresses, phone numbers can also be masked using various third party apps, where purchases can be made but merchants will not be able to see the actual information.
. Use different emails on different accounts
Those who are aware of their own security online always use different email addresses in different accounts. You can easily catch a phishing email from a bank on a social media email, if you have two emails in two places. Because you know this email does not have an ad with any bank, even then getting an email means phishing mail.
Using an email to easily access all the apps often gives good results, but there is a security risk. You can have separate emails for important work but use Disposable emails for random work.
Different websites require both email and username for login, in which case you select the username and set the username separately. If you give a username everywhere, hackers may get the idea that you can give a username.
- Keep cache clear
Hackers can take a lot of information from your browsing history so always try to keep the cache clear. You can clear these regularly every day.
In Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Opera, browsers you can clear unnecessary data by clicking Ctrl + Shift + Del. However, if you delete the cache all the time, there is a problem with some necessary websites. In that case, you can clear the cache by skipping certain websites.
- Turn off the Save Password feature in the browser
Most browsers have built-in password managers who ask permission to save passwords before logging in to any website. I will not recommend it to you, you can use password manager to save password.
Note that when you install a third-party password manager, there is an option, "Do you want to import the password from the browser? If the password manager can take the password from the browser, then other apps can do it. So it is better not to take such risk.
- Don't fall into the trap of Click Bait
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