One of the most important things to online surfer and computer users is keeping their activities safe and sound, at least protected from hackers and unnecessary loss important data. Most celebrities and social media users have lamented on sudden invasion on their account(s) by hackers who then use it for unsolicited posts or upload of unclad pictures and videos. Some people have also loss important data from their gadget due to storage devices getting damaged, misplaced or infected by virus.
Below are tips that keep you safe using your devices online and offline.

Choose strong passwords.
One of the first precautions in protecting unauthorized users to gain access to your accounts is choosing strong passwords with letters, numbers, and special characters to create a mental image or an acronym that is easy for you to remember. Create a different password for each important account, and change passwords regularly. Twice in a year is recommended by ICT experts on a normal circumstance.

Backup, Backup, BACKUP!
Backing up your data regularly can protect you from the unexpected. Keep a few months’ worth of backups and make sure the files can be retrieved if needed. Cloud storage system is advisable to make your data available at will. Cloud storage system means keeping your data off your device to the internet(Cloud Storage Provider); thereby, making it available online. Keep glue with us for a lecture on cloud storage

Control access to your machine.
Don’t leave your computer in an unsecured area, or unattended and logged on, especially in public places. Your device is not meant for everybody but for those who you want to have access to it. The physical security of your machine is just as important as its technical security.

Use email and the Internet safely.
Ignore unsolicited emails, and be wary of attachments, links and forms in emails that come from people you don’t know, or which seem “phishy.” Avoid untrustworthy (often free) downloads from freeware or shareware sites. Delete emails which seem not to be from a trusted source almost immediately.

Protect sensitive data.
Reduce the risk of identity theft. Securely remove sensitive data files from your hard drive, which is also recommended when recycling or re-purposing your computer. Use the encryption tools built into your operating system to protect sensitive files you need to retain. Password your important files and remove sensitive data out of the view of your desktop or devices screen.

Most importantly, stay informed.
Information is vital to every aspect of human life. Stay current with the latest developments for ICT and digital devices world. Harlong Digitech provides tips on digital devices and internet. Visit our, Facebook or twitter account for more details and gist

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