Protect Yourself From Getting Hacked

Today in this world that most rapidly growing this is technology. With the development of technology there have also come development in security technology. With new methods data are being safer and safer. But it is same to say, but as soon as safety methods arrive there comes some harming methods too. After the introduction of one safety program hackers and crackers develop the program to crack them.

You might be confused why I am saying all these things but it's important. You might create a very good blog as well as widget spending weeks and even months and eventually if your ID get's hacked then your labour can easily be pirated. SO to avoid this here are some tips that might help you to remain more safer in the web. Here are the top ten tips to remain safe. Then here we go. Be sure to read all of the tips.

• Checking The "Keep Me Signed In Box"

Never check this box if you are not using your personal laptop. If you just sign in to any site from a public PC, make sure to sign off once you are done. Delete your browser history from the browser tools when completed. Use your browser's privacy mode where where possible, and never save passwords except in your PC.

• Failing To Update

Java, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash are responsible for an astounding number of PC infections due to security exploits. The best way to avoid becoming a target is to update all three software as often as you can. Make sure to update Windows Operating System by setting Windows updates to install automatically.

• Searching For Celebrity Gossip

Always be cautious while accessing incriminating info. Malware authors know that people naturally gravitate towards the sex and celebrity combo, so new attacks are targeted specifically towards this crowd. If you must, search for news on Google News, Bing News or other aggregator. When searching on Google, use https://www.google.com instead of the common http://www.google.com.

• Using Bit torrent

Stick to official downloads and streams such as iTunes, Hulu and legitimate websites. Avoid torrent sites at all costs, as some of it's ads could be compromised.

• Searching For Free Adult Content

This might turn out be quite expensive, as free porn sites can be downright shady in the way they treat users. Stick to paid sites, and also invest in a high-quality security suite.

• Online Gaming

Be careful when downloading free to play (F2P) clients. Do not give out any kind of information, personal or not, to people you meet while gaming. At worst, you could lose real money. Avoid falling for the old "FarmVille Secrets" scam. You will either download a Trojan or expose your Facebook login info to criminals.

• Leaving Facebook Privacy Settings Open

Carefully review your privacy settings on Facebook. Do not let "friends of friends" see your birthday or contact. All of these could be used to impersonate you.

• Connecting To Unknown Wireless Networks

In public places, be careful about logging into unknown (private) wireless networks. Make sure you choose the official one. Otherwise they might connect to your computer and you may hang in great risk.

• Using One Password For All Accounts

This is the thing most of the internet users do. They keep all of their accounts password same as it will be easy to remember. But by doing this you may get in trouble. In one of that password leaks out to cyber criminals, your entire online life is suddenly open to world. Keep different passwords for different purposes. Certain browsers can also help with a 'master password' that keeps a multitude of passwords in check. Using a tool like Roboform or Password Vault that encrypts information and users best practices to generate passwords is an even better idea.

• Trying To Get Free Stuff

If an online offer sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Avoid any give away that is not supported in a big way by a known brand. Keep a security suite fully updated to catch phishing attempts resulting from this kind of scan.