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Internet Habits to Keep Your

Information Safe

Hackers are always on the lookout for personal information they can use to
access your credit card and bank information, and unsafe surfing can also lead
to other threats.

Here are the Top 5 Internet Safety rules to follow to help you avoid getting into
trouble online (and offline).

1. Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited

Potential employers or customers only need to know your expertise and
professional background, and contact information. Don’t post information that are

purely personal online.

2. Be Careful What You Download

A top goal of cybercriminals is to trick you into downloading malware to try to

steal your information. They can disguise the malware as apps – like games,
or even weather apps.

3. Choose Strong Passwords

Passwords are one of the weakest spots in the whole internet security structure;
still, people tend to choose ones that are easy to remember.

4. Make Online Purchases From Secure Sites

When you make a purchase online, you provide credit card or bank

account information. Ensure that these site provide secure, encrypted
connections.

5. Keep Your Antivirus Program Up To Date

Internet security softwares cannot
protect against every threat, but they

will detect and remove most malware.
Keep your operating system and
and apps you use always up to date.

They provide a vital layer of security.