{"id":908,"date":"2020-09-11T17:13:44","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T16:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/?p=908"},"modified":"2023-08-15T21:25:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T20:25:44","slug":"5-basic-cyber-security-tips-you-can-implement-to-stay-safe-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/5-basic-cyber-security-tips-you-can-implement-to-stay-safe-online\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Basic Cyber Security Tips You Can Implement to Stay Safe Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most people visualize lines of unintelligible code and complicated infrastructure whenever they hear the term &#8220;cyber security.\u201d There certainly are some complicated systems that governments and corporations implement to keep their sensitive information from getting into the wrong hands.<\/p>\n<p>However, you don&#8217;t need to be a head of state or an executive of a multinational corporation to reap the benefits of practices that will help you stay safe online and prevent third parties from accessing your private information. Experts from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulletproof.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bulletproof<\/a>, a top online security firm, unanimously agree that spreading individual awareness of simple data protection practices is the first step towards limiting malicious actors&#8217; scope of ability when it comes to exploiting people over the Internet.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping yourself safe from hackers is no rocket science. Keep reading to learn some of the simplest cyber security tips you could start implementing right away!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"911\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/5-basic-cyber-security-tips-you-can-implement-to-stay-safe-online\/cyber-security-lock\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Cyber-security-lock.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"640,426\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cyber-security-lock\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Cyber-security-lock.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Cyber-security-lock.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Cyber-security-lock.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Cyber-security-lock-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tape Over Your Front Camera<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the most hotly debated practices when it comes to protecting yourself on the Internet. Many people discard the severity of the threat of someone hacking into their laptop&#8217;s camera, but the truth is that this can be done fairly easily. The feed from your computer can then be streamed onto one of the countless sites on the darker part of the web that allow perverts to peep on men and women going about their day. An absolutely disgusting practice.<\/p>\n<p>As greasy as it may seem, there is actually a huge market for such footage. While it&#8217;s highly impractical to put tape over the camera on your mobile device, you really <strong>should <\/strong>do so on your laptop. Even the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/2016-09-23-the-fbi-recommends-you-cover-your-laptops-webcam-good-reasons.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFxzBwPmkI-DrLKwpd6GjxvL_c2WJImYI558pf__LC5k1pfHn4YYHpk2Eq5vsZGAnbTYnD4wlam4h4IvLeGvMPFcNeNkKgyMw_bh61Gxm0cao6tKOQCl-MugyhyZ-NGkx-qkpAQNG2nDO8cxq2PlYT7k0t-_raoIdWuWyt7DAahg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FBI recommends it<\/a>, so you should know that it&#8217;s not something to be taken lightly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Use Multi-Factor Authentication<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You may have already utilized this tip without even knowing about it. The most popular social media applications have included two-factor authentication as an option for accessing your account whenever you&#8217;re logging in on a new device. They actively encourage it, too. If a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/knowledgebase\/36\/Is-250GB-monthly-bandwidth-enough-for-my-website.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> you log onto fairly frequently doesn&#8217;t have that option, there are plenty of software options that fill that gap and can help you authenticate your logins to virtually any domain.<\/p>\n<p>The premise of this authentication method is very straightforward. After correctly typing in your password, you&#8217;ll be prompted to put in code you can receive via text message or e-mail. This prevents hackers from accessing your social media accounts and accessing private information. It&#8217;s a simple barrier, but an unbreakable one.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Use a VPN<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1368\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/5-basic-cyber-security-tips-you-can-implement-to-stay-safe-online\/internet-security-cursor-hovering-over-securty-link\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Internet-security-cursor-hovering-over-securty-link.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1152,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Internet security &amp;#8211; cursor hovering over securty link\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Internet-security-cursor-hovering-over-securty-link-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Internet-security-cursor-hovering-over-securty-link.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Internet-security-cursor-hovering-over-securty-link.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Internet-security-cursor-hovering-over-securty-link-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Internet-security-cursor-hovering-over-securty-link-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Internet-security-cursor-hovering-over-securty-link-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Unless you&#8217;re <strong>only <\/strong>connecting to the Internet at home and work and never use public Wi-Fi networks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/best-vpn-service-for-2020-nordvpn-expressvpn-surfshark-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VPN software<\/a> can help you stay anonymous online. Not only does it protect you from criminals who could potentially use your IP address to track down your exact location, but it also keeps you safe from ad companies and government surveillance.<\/p>\n<p>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/earthweb.com\/vpn-for-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a VPN<\/a> can increase your cyber security because it changes your IP address and <strong>hides your true location<\/strong>. It does so via creating an encrypted &#8220;tunnel&#8221; connection with the provider&#8217;s server in a remote location abroad. The outgoing signal passes through that tunnel, giving the impression as if you were connecting from somewhere else.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Don&#8217;t Get Too Comfortable<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most strictly obeyed rules in the world of fitness freaks, martial arts enthusiasts, and war strategists is the tenet that you should never let your guard down and rest on your laurels. It provides your enemies with the opportunity to strike and deal more damage.<\/p>\n<p>As it turns out, it&#8217;s also one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/earthgirl.host\/8-tips-for-personal-cyber-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber security tips<\/a>. Many applications, for smartphones and PCs alike, provide you with the option to save your credit card information and use it for future purchases. While the premise of one-tap buying sounds amazing, it&#8217;s a pretty significant blow to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brontobytes.com\/knowledgebase\/199\/.htaccess-rules-to-Harden-your-websites-Security.html\">security<\/a>. If your device gets hacked, the thief will not only have access to your texts, e-mails, and social media but also to more sensitive data, allowing them to spend all of your hard-earned money.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Look Into Encryption Software<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Unless you don&#8217;t care about malicious actors looking into your private conversations and messages, you should seriously think about installing <strong>encryption apps <\/strong>on your devices. It will help you make sure that in the unlikely scenario that your information gets intercepted, the hackers won&#8217;t be able to decipher it. Without the right encryption key, it&#8217;s impossible to crack the gibberish your messages would show up as, ensuring that only you and your messages&#8217; addressees can read and understand them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cyber security is increasingly important in our Internet-reliant society. You can&#8217;t simply &#8220;go offline&#8221; and expect to work over the Internet, but you <strong>can <\/strong>take the right steps to make sure that all of your data is safe and sound. Remember &#8211; don&#8217;t ever compromise security for convenience. That&#8217;s exactly what allows most cyber thieves to get into your devices. As long as you follow the cyber security tips outlined above, the likelihood of you running into any problems will be decreased significantly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Maciej Grzymkowski<\/em> &#8211; an avid traveler with a particular affinity for Southeast Asia, mostly due to the sheer amount of technological innovation that comes out of there. 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