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Three Easy Steps to Online Security

By Gobala Krishnan

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Published: 09Jul2010
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We're now so used to having technology in or lives, that we often forget to consider that all our private data can easily be reached by hackers. The truth is, there are thousands of people out there just waiting for you to let your guard down, so they can access you personal information.

So how do you keep hackers away, and yet maintain our digital lifestyles? Here are three simple steps you can take to protect your money, credit card information, and privacy:

1) Learn to Recognize Phishing E-Mails

"Phishing" the the act of disguising emails and communications to make it appear as if it's coming from a reputable source. If you're a PayPal user for instance, you may already receive numerous emails that appear to be official correspondence from PayPal.

But on closer inspection, these emails always bring you to a fake website in order to steal your PayPal login. Once the hacker has that, you can rest assured that your entire PayPal account will be drained to it's last penny.

When in doubt, do not click on any link in the email itself. Instead, type in the address directly in your browser and login that way.

2) Always Backup All Your Data

I've lost all my data once, and it was horrible. A year later, I lost all my data again. It seems that most people never learn to backup their important files and data until they have lost everything, and then some.

Today you can easily get an external disk drive for less than $40.With that disk, you can make sure important data is regularly backed up in case your computer crashes. You can also find a lot of programs online that allow you to backup data to an online server.

Whichever method you use, backup regularly.

3) Never Use The Same Password for Everything

If you're using the same password to access everything online, you're making a big mistake. All a hacker need to do is find out that "universal" password, and he'll have access to all you personal data.

You need to create a unique password for everything. That way, even if a hacker gets into your email for example, he still cannot get access to your online banking system just by guessing your password.

It's always better to use a password manager software, and create a unique password for each online service you use. A good password manager will help you store all your passwords securely, and give you access via different computers and even your mobile phone.

There you go - three simple steps that will ensure your online safety, and the safety of your loved ones.

Gobala Krishnan is an online marketing expert. To learn more about using password management software, read his RoboForm review here: http://www.gobalakrishnan.com/roboform-review/

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