How to Protect Your Data From Hackers
As our lives become increasingly digital, protecting our personal data is more important than ever. Recent large-scale data breaches like those at Yahoo, Equifax and Facebook show how vulnerable our data is to hackers. However, there are steps you can take to significantly reduce your risk. In this post, we'll explore best practices for keeping your data safe from hackers and cybercriminals. Use Strong, Unique Passwords The easiest way for hackers to access your accounts is by guessing weak passwords. Avoid common passwords like "Password123" or "123456". Instead, use long, complex passwords of at least 12 characters mixing upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. Using passphrases like "C@tLovesTuna!" can help make passwords more memorable. Additionally, use unique passwords for every account. Password reuse allows hackers to compromise multiple accounts once they guess one password. Use a password manager like LastPass or 1Password to gen