5 Tips Safe Surfing In The Digital World, Simple But Very Small

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JAKARTA - Keeping personal data safe is very important so that you avoid various threats that may occur, especially in cyberspace, such as online bullying to misuse of personal data by irresponsible parties.

For that, you can get used to five simple steps but have great benefits in maintaining the security of personal data. Here are five healthy digital habits that are important to know to strengthen the security of personal data.

1. Change password Entering the new year, means it's time for you to check and change passwords across all accounts. The main rule, don't use the same password for multiple accounts.

If you are like a lot of people and have multiple online accounts, reliable password management solutions will be helpful. Modern password managers have features that greatly simplify their lives with passwords, such as auto-enablement features for various browsers and platforms.

2. A hint of notification about account data leaks If your account details are leaked, the attacker can use them to take over the account. However, you can overcome this by subscribing to a service capable of scanning the latest data leaks and whether you are a victim of the violation.

3. Use VPNVPN to be owned by anyone who wants to stay safe and protected for their privacy while online. Now, the various benefits of VPN have grown significantly. You can shop online safely, watch streaming services from anywhere in the world, or access local content.

Modern VPN services also provide high online traffic speeds and allow users to watch content even in 4K resolutions without decreasing quality or buffering. In addition, hide your IP addresses from websites and advertisers so they are not tracked down by targeted ads.

4. Transfer documents to a safe place So that your documents remain safe and do not fall into the wrong hands, make folders on the computer or upload them to a password-protected cloud.

A safer alternative is to store documents in password manager apps. Modern password managers are able to store more than just passwords or banking data, but also include medical records, phone addresses, to documents related to work and business.

5. Learn more about children's hobbies on the internet So that children's paths to the digital world remain safe, it is important to teach and share with them about online security rules from an early age. Parents can also use various software that can learn more about their children's hobbies and help them develop healthy digital habits from an early age.

"Just like you who can't immediately become a fit person by just eating healthy food overnight, securing digital accounts and traces also requires dedication," said Kaspersky's Lead Data Scientist Vladislav Tuhnov.

"Small steps such as creating unique passwords for different accounts and using advanced solutions such as password managers can greatly upgrade your privacy while making the job much simpler," he concluded, quoted by ANTARA.