International Safer Internet Day: do all this and you will never get hacked

It is always important protect all types of devices. Malware can infect your computer, mobile phone and any device you have connected. Just as Phishing attacks and other security problems could affect you. Therefore, you must apply all these precautions at all times.

Protect yourself on the Internet

Being protected on the Internet is really not that complicated if you apply the advice that we are going to give you. Generally, hackers are going to need you to make some mistakes. This gives you a certain advantage, since just by maintaining common sense and not making mistakes, you will have a lot of gains in protecting your equipment.

Be careful when installing programs

An essential tip is to be very careful when install applications, whether on your mobile or computer. It is a means widely used by cybercriminals to sneak in malware, so you must carefully review everything you are going to install. If you make a mistake here, you could be installing malicious software without realizing it.

We recommend that you always download programs from official sources. You can use the website of that specific application, as well as reliable application stores, such as Google Play. They will pass a prior filter, so you can rule out that they are malicious, at least in most cases. Never download software from third-party sites, without guarantees.

Check where you put your data

You should also check very carefully where you are going to put your data. When you register on a website, forum on the Internet or go to buy something, make sure you are not exposing personal information that a third party can steal. Simply by having your personal data, an attacker could impersonate your identity or launch more personal attacks.

A clear example is social networks. You shouldn't expose too much data there. Check very carefully what you are publishing and also who can access that information. Maybe you don't want it to be available so anyone can see everything you post. This will help you avoid spam calls in the future.

Don't fall for Phishing

He Phishing It is one of the most serious problems on the Internet. It is an attack in which they will try to steal your password. They can send a fake SMS, an email or through social networks. They will pose as a company, generally, and say that there is a problem or that you should do something.

For example, you could receive an SMS pretending to be your bank. They could say that there is something wrong with your account, that money has been stolen or someone has entered. They will ask you to verify your identity or make a change. However, by clicking the link and signing in, you are giving your password to the attacker.

Install security programs

A good antivirus will be helpful for detect threats. You will find many options, both free and paid. We recommend that you install security software on both your mobile and your computer. It will come in handy if, by mistake, you download a fraudulent file that could steal your data.

You can inform yourself well before installing a program. Not all of them work the same, so you should make sure that it will adequately protect you online. Windows Defender, for example, is a good free option.

Keep everything up to date

Of course, it is very important that you have All updated correctly. In many cases, viruses will sneak in if you have a vulnerability on your mobile or computer. It may be an application that you have installed with a bug and you have not corrected it, the operating system or any driver.

Always make sure you have all your equipment updated, and this also applies to the router, to avoid vulnerabilities. Of course, install these updates from official sources and never from third-party sites, where they could sneak in fake software.

Always secure passwords

The passwords They are the main barrier to prevent them from entering your Internet accounts. Therefore, it is essential that you use them correctly. Don't make mistakes when creating them, don't put words or numbers that can be easy to guess and change them from time to time so that they remain very safe.

A good key is one that is totally random. Try creating them with letters (upper and lower case), numbers, and other special symbols. Length is also essential, since just one more number or letter can increase security exponentially.

In short, keep these recommendations in mind for International Safe Internet Day. Prevent your personal data or passwords from being stolen. Make sure you have any device protected, updated and with official applications.