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    How To Keep Your Online Accounts Safe

    Nerd VoicesBy Nerd VoicesAugust 6, 2020Updated:August 6, 20204 Mins Read
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    There’s no doubt that the internet is integrated into everyone’s daily lives. It is easier than ever for people to stay connected with each other through email, social media, and more. On the negative side, it means going the extra mile to protect your personal information as it pertains to your online accounts. Here are some methods one should know about for safeguarding online accounts from hackers and the like.

    1. Multi-Factor Authentication

    It sounds like a new buzzword, but this nifty tool is a powerful step in protecting your digital information. Passwords are effective, but often a pain with their length requirements and the number of special characters needed to complete them. Many people are talented at remembering passwords, but overall fewer passwords are ideal. The multi factor authentication solution for accounts can increase protection and eliminate the need for passwords by using different factors such as a PIN or an electronic device.

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    2. Strong Passwords

    Consider using strong passwords you can remember if you’d like to maintain that initial layer of protection for your online accounts. Many passwords require letters, numbers, and symbols to be strong. The password cannot be something that you use for many accounts, as this can make them susceptible to a potential hacking. It also cannot be something anyone can guess without trying.

    3. Make Your Profiles Private

    The positive about social media is that each platform has its own set of options to achieve total privacy while enabling one to stay connected with others. Facebook’s privacy may not have been the greatest in recent years, but the company has taken steps to improve on this by performing security checkups. Twitter allows users to make their profiles private with a click of a button. Instagram has advanced security features such as restricting followers to make your experience safer and more fun.

    4. Disposable Email Accounts

    Nobody likes spam. It can flood your inbox and keep you from getting the emails and information you really want to see. Conversely, you might face a situation where you aren’t sure whether to use your real email. A disposable email address can eliminate your worry in an instant. Disposable emails are used to protect your real email account from potential spam, barrages of emails, and even viruses and malware. After you finish using the email, it is gone forever.

    5. Password Storage Program

    Sometimes, remembering passwords can be a breeze. But other times, passwords can be easily forgotten, resulting in reset passwords again and again. It can be a tiresome process trying to remember every password for every account. Password storage programs were made for this purpose to keep all your passwords in one place. Many programs require a master password, so pick something strong that you will remember.

    6. Private Browsing

    Many social media websites use trackers to show users the most relevant ads based on their interests. They can be beneficial in helping people find their new favorite product or service. But it can also be an invasion of privacy when one wants to browse the internet in peace. A solution to this issue is private browsing, which deletes your history and any login information. Social media on private browsing is an experience suitable for people who like to surf the net with no ads or feeling like anyone is watching them.

    7. Limit the Information You Share

    Online privacy doesn’t just entail using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication. The information you share on your social media pages is often available for the entire world to see. If you consider yourself an open book, this won’t be an issue. Regardless, limiting the information you share can provide an extra layer of protection so hackers and other digital villains won’t be able to use it against you.

    Your online accounts are valuable assets that deserve an adequate amount of protection and care. Use any of these methods to up your game and keep your information safe.

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