Here’s how to avoid losing your data to online criminals
\n1. Beware of public WiFi
\nThere are simple ways to prevent data loss via public WiFi. Check it\u2019s legitimate: It\u2019s easy for hackers to set up a fake WiFi network that looks like an official one.
\nBefore signing on to any WiFi, the best way to check if the network name is legitimate is by asking an employee of the place you\u2019re in.
\n2. Forget the network
\nOnce you have finished browsing on a WiFi, log off all services you were using and then ask the device to forget the network so it doesn\u2019t automatically join next time you\u2019re in range.
\n3. Turn off your WiFi
\nMake sure you disable WiFi when you\u2019re not using it. This prevents your device joining any rough networks automatically without you noticing.
\n4. Use a VPN
\nVPNs act as an intermediary between your device and the internet server, routing all your activity through your own little loop of the internet that is encrypted, meaning a would-be intruder will find it impossible to sniff your information out or know what you\u2019re doing, whether this is on a mobile, tablet or computer.
\n5. Look after your passwords
\nIt\u2019s good practice to change all passwords regularly and not use the same passwords across many different services. There are password managers available online that help manage them all.There are also services that support two-factor authentication, allowing you to add two levels of password protection on services such as Gmail, Twitter and Facebook.
\n6. Check the lock
\nYou wouldn\u2019t leave your front door open, so why leave yourself vulnerable online?
\nIf a website is secure it displays the green lock sign by it. This is otherwise known as HTTPS, and it encrypts the data that passes from your device to the internet server, meaning any hackers can\u2019t decipher your private information.
\n7. Apps can be dodgy
\nAlways check permissions on the apps before installing and make sure they aren\u2019t accessing unnecessary information. For example, a drawing app should not have access to your contacts list or your network info.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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