In the current technological era, a user's mobile device has many important and sensitive information. If hacking is a victim, it can become unbearable. Anyone can be victim of hacking.
Even hackers may be victims of cyber attack. To avoid this risk, professional hackers also adhere to some rules. The US news agency CNN has asked for some effective steps to reduce the risk of hacking with their advice.
1. Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-
If the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi features are always on the go, then the hacker can easily know which device the device was previously used with. A hacker can then easily connect with the user's device in the disguise of a known Bluetooth or Wi-Fi network.
Once again, it is easy to steal the data from the device, spread malware, and so on. Even the user can ignore the hacker.
2. Use Two-Step Authentication-
Just one password is not enough to ensure the security of mobile or social network accounts. Multiple internet-based service providers now offer 'two-step authentication' services. And professional hackers have advised to use this service.
Using 'Two-Step Authentication' feature, organizations like Google, Twitter and LinkedIn If this feature is turned on, a new user wants to log in from a new device that sends the message to the user's mobile number via SMS. And without the code the new device can not be accessed from the account.
If the hackers know the password in some way, it will be necessary to access the account of the victim's own device. At the same time, the risk of getting passwords and mobile devices to hackers is very low.
3. Using passive password-
Use complex and exceptional passwords for sites that have sensitive information on sites like banks and email accounts. It is important to change the password of all accounts at least once every year.
It can also be used by Password Manager software like 'LastPass' or 'Password Safe'. It has to be stored in a software all the necessary passwords. And the passwords are as encrypted data.
4. Use all sites HTTPS-
On the browser's address bar, if you are just writing HTTP, anyone can monitor the user's browsing session.
In this case you can install the 'HTTPS Everywhere' tool on the computer. This tool encrypts all the data that the browser transmits between the internet and the computer.
5. Caution of the Wi-Fi in the house-
Do not use passwords written on router stickers, make your own password. Use Encryption as 'Security Standard' WPA-2 Avoid using 'WEP' and 'WPA' options.
6. Do not Wipe Wi-Fi-
If you hide your home Wi-Fi network, then your devices are looking for an active network for Wi-Fi connection. Increase in risk to be connected to risky Wi-Fi networks.
7.Internet-based device alert-
Hack 'Smart Home' or 'smart home appliance' like 'smart fries' may be. According to cyber security researcher Stanislav, the devices are not perfectly safe, even though the devices manufacturers say it is safe. That's why professional hackers advised to consider second time while buying an internet connection 'smart fridge' or 'smart oven'.
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