Simple steps of How to protect your information from hackers and crakers on the Internet
When using the Internet, the first thing you need to do it secure the connection. The following are the ways of connecting to the internet.
When using a home network. This connection os secured by the home network encryption and secured by password
If you're accesing the internet from mobile network. This connection is generally used on your mobile. This kind of connection should always be secured with a VPN (virtual private network) in case you are accesing important information or when making some payments
For public wi-fi the connection should be used whenever in public places and using provided wifi. This connection is secured through a VPN.
When it comes to browsers, i recommend Microsoft edge, chrome, mozilla Firefox and opera mini.
Always check the security of your browser. Make sure the browser is always up to date
Look at the settings of your browser. Research the settings and apply them to make your browser as secure as possible.
Browser history: always clear your browser history. You can either do it permanently in the browser settings or you can choose to always clear it when closing a session
Tabs: a number of browsers allow you to open multiple tabs in a session .by doing so, it creates a loop hole where a hacker or craker can get sensitive information.
Attackers usually prefer using social networking sites to get access to your online information so itis always wise to do your online shopping, or banking in a different tab to reduce the chances of being compromised.
These are some of the few things you can do to prevent attacks on your sensitive information.
Having multiple browsers preferably (3);
Get a different browser for general web access such as searches and accesing social networking sites like Twitter instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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