Call Us Today 866.475.9510 INFINITY NETWORK SOLUTIONS ABOUT US WHY US SERVICES CASE STUDIES NEWS & EVENTS EDUCATION CAREERS CONNECT CONSIDER THESE 5 AREAS AND IMPROVE YOUR ONLINE PRIVACY Published On December 9, 2020 At a certain point, all the antivirus solutions in the world couldn’t prevent the human element from messing everything up, and cyber-criminals know this. They will do whatever they can to dupe you into dropping your guard and sidestepping security protocols. As you shed your need for privacy, they will pick up the pieces, place them back together and use this partial picture to hack into every part of your online life. So how do you avoid this? For starters, you can educate yourself on popular social engineering tactics. In other words, what strategies do hackers traditionally employ to infiltrate the human element as opposed to hardware and software vulnerabilities? Secondly, you can be mindful of how you interact online. Give serious thought to what you’re doing and whether it can be used against you in the future. Here are a few of the areas you should always keep top of mind when maneuvering through the online world. Social Media What are you sharing about yourself online? Does this information directly tie into any passwords or security questions outside of your social media accounts? If it does, hackers can use this information to easily hack your other online credentials. Additionally, what are your privacy settings? Can anyone see everything or do your social platforms have limited exposure? You need to be fully aware of who can see what, for how long, and in what context. Credit Cards Where you use your cards and what types of cards you use online are extremely important. Only use your cards on trusted sites that are encrypted and protected. If at all possible, avoid using debit cards. Credit cards typically offer better fraud protection policies, and, plus, it’s always better if someone drains your credit card rather than your bank account. Passwords We all know passwords are important, and we’ve all been educated and re-educated on the basics of password creation. Your passwords must be unique. In other words, never use a password for more than one account, and your passwords should be strong. Phrases with a random concoction of capitalization and characters are ideal. Email Addresses The cleaner you can keep your inbox, the better off you’ll be. Don’t subscribe to anything and everything just because you can. This will only open up your account to be hacked by more avenues than necessary and increase your potential to be phished. If you absolutely need to subscribe to something, consider creating a separate email address. One account can be used for bills and important communication while the other account can be used for subscriptions, coupons and other miscellaneous items. Public Wi-Fi We’re all guilty of it… aimlessly connecting to any Wi-Fi connection within range. Unfortunately, not all Wi-Fi connections are created equal. In fact, some are downright malicious. Fake Wi-Fi hotspots can track everything you type, anywhere you go, and whoever you interact with. If you’re going to connect to public Wi-Fi, never access anything that’s too sensitive – for example, don’t log into your bank account or email your boss about that top secret project you’ve been working on. Concerned about your online privacy posture? Please complete the form on this page, and one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly to discuss how best to get started! * indicates required field CONTACT INFO MIDDLE GEORGIA 93 Gateway Drive Macon, Georgia 31210 METRO ATLANTA 10384 Fieldcrest Drive Covington, Georgia 30014 TOLL-FREE 866.475.9510 CONNECT Copyright © 2021 Infinity Network Solutions