As we’re wrapping up 2021, you may be wondering what your New Year’s resolution should be. Historically, people lean towards improving their health, learning a new skill, or traveling to new places. But what good is posting your weight loss online or storing your vacation pictures without knowing how to do so safely?
It seems like there’s a news story every day about people’s social media accounts getting hacked, cyber criminals acquiring stolen photos, and personal data being compromised. Most of the time, these situations could have been avoidable. This is largely fueled by the internet becoming a part of nearly every task that we do. Whether it’s watching Netflix on a smart TV or having a fridge with a panel for news and the weather updates (Who goes to a fridge to check the news?), there’s a direct correlation between increasing IoT ownership and rising cyber attacks.
If this has ever happened to you or fear that it will, here are some easy goals to set for strengthening your online safety. It’s not like there’s a rule that limits how many resolutions you can have, right?
All of these are great ways to keep your information secure in a world full of cyber criminals. The best part? They’re all really simple to do. Establishing these habits will set you up for a more fun and safer internet experience.