Security
crackers are an inevitable part of the cyber world. Whether we like it or not, security
crackers will crack. Although we cannot stop these people from trying, we can
however provide you with some tools and tips to help combat security crackers.
#1 Password
Power:
Password power
is a crucial first step to preventing security crackers from stealing your
information. A combination of letters, numbers, and symbols is needed to reduce
the chances of your password being stolen. In addition to this, the use of a password manager has also been proven to be
helpful. This will generate random passwords, and also warn you when you are
using the same password on multiple sites.
This way, if a security cracker were to guess your password, they would
only gain access to that one account, not your entire life.
#2 Password
Lock all Devices:
This is one of
the initial steps to protect against security crackers. Most of us own a tablet, computer, or
smartphone. These electronic devices
house a lot of personal information.
These devices need to be locked, as they are key to your identity. Even the simplest task of accessing one’s
contacts can lead to a possible phishing attack against you and your friends.
#3 Two-Factor
Authentication (2FA):
Initializing a
two-factor authentication system is a good idea to protect against a security
cracker. PortalGuard, a
five layer user authentication solution-set, offers contextual authentication
that creates transparent barriers to prevent unauthorized access and confirms
user identities by validating multiple aspects of each user. The transparent
barriers can validate something the user knows, has, does, etc. By using these
transparent barriers, the authorized user is now allowed in, but the
unauthorized user is kept out.
#4 Use a
Secure Internet Connection:
Security
crackers love to gain access to personal accounts through rogue Wi-Fi access
points. This means that all one’s computer traffic will go through these fake
access points. To prevent this from occurring, take some time to make sure you
are entering a secure connection. Your Wi-Fi network, wherever you are, must be
locked with a long, secure password and have a good encryption standard such as
WPA/WPA2. Here is a link that shows you how
to secure your home Wi-Fi.
#5 Don’t Link
Accounts:
In this day in
age, it is very hard to keep accounts separated on the Internet. For example, numerous apps force you to use
your Facebook login credentials to gain access to their webpage’s. If possible,
use a separate account for each application.
This will decrease the chance of a security cracker gaining access to
your entire cyber profile.
Cyber crimes
are real and can happen to anyone. Take the precautions now to prevent your
family, your friends, and yourself from a possible cracker attack.
