SECURE YOUR DATA, YOUR FUTURE

Living in a digital world where everything is online, it's always important to be vigilant about the sites that we access and the applications that we download, especially when it requires us to input our personal information and/or bank details.

- Franceska Aguila

Cybercrime has been occurring for as long as we can remember. In 202021, however, cyberattacks skyrocketed, targetting more individuals and businesses. With so many potential threats surfacing online such as hacking, malware, phishing, man-in-the-middle attacks, and DNS tunneling, we must learn how to secure our devices and personal data. And although cyber-risks cannot be completely eliminated, these can be reduced by taking preventive measures. Here are some ways to protect your devices’ security and your data privacy:

1 UPDATE YOUR PASSWORD REGULARLY

Working on passwords could be a chore but updating them regularly is vital to your protection. Cybersecurity experts recommend that you change your passwords every 3 months, they also recommend you to have different passwords for all of your social and banking accounts; this limits the risk of a breach and access by an unauthorized person.

2 INSTALL A PASSWORD MANAGER