{"id":92233,"date":"2017-10-30T07:09:43","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T07:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=92233"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:44:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:44:57","slug":"mistakes-internet-security-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/mistakes-internet-security-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"7 mistakes that put your internet security at risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not a week goes by that we don\u2019t report more online data theft. Hacking is an active threat. The good news is that by simply correcting some of our bad habits, <strong>it\u2019s easy to protect ourselves against these attacks<\/strong>. Here we list the most common mistakes that put your security at risk and how to fix them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mistake 1: You don\u2019t use strong enough passwords<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most popular password in 2016 was the same as in 2015 and 2014: \u201c123456.\u201d Second and third place go to \u201c123456789\u201d and \u201cqwerty,\u201d respectively. Considering the circumstances, it\u2019s not odd that so many security breaches happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-92246\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/passwordeasy-768x402-768x402.jpg\" alt=\"5 Mistakes that put your Internet Security at Risk\" width=\"590\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/passwordeasy-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/passwordeasy-768x402-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a case in point, a recent study from the cyber-security firm Preempt revealed that 35% of LinkedIn users have used weak passwords, thus increasing the chances of their accounts getting hacked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What elements should a strong password have? Take note:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>12 characters minimum. <\/b>The more, the better.<\/li>\n<li>Must include<b> numbers, symbols, uppercase <\/b>and<b> lowercase letters. <\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Must not be a dictionary word, <\/b>or a combination of dictionary words.<\/li>\n<li><b>Must not include an obvious substitution. <\/b>For example: r0bber instead of robber.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Online you can find numerous tools to help you analyze and evaluate your password ideas. A good example is <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.passwordmeter.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Password Meter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That said, it\u2019s possible that creating hundreds of long passwords will cause you to mentally collapse. Don\u2019t worry because you\u2019ll find a solution for exactly that in the next point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mistake 2: You don\u2019t use a password manager<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Security experts recommend we use a <strong>different password for every account<\/strong>. This way, if one of these accounts is hacked, our other ones will stay safe. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, nowadays, we may need to create between 20-50 different passwords. That\u2019s too many! Luckily, this process can be simplified with password managers that not only memorize passwords for us, but also add another layer of security.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A password manager is a program that creates, stores and organizes all passwords on your devices, social networks and applications\u2026 All you have to do is <strong>remember the master password<\/strong> that activates the manager itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you create a long and secure master password, as we mentioned in the previous point, you\u2019ll guarantee that no one else can access any of your accounts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a lot of available password managers, but one of the most secure and robust is <a href=\"https:\/\/keepersecurity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keeper Password Manager<\/a>. It boasts of a <strong>military encryption system to protect your passwords<\/strong>, is compatible with all major devices and also has a self-destruct system that deletes all records if the master password is incorrectly entered five times in a row.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mistake 3: You don\u2019t use a two-step verification system<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two-step verification is an additional security layer that keeps your account safe, regardless of whether your password is as powerful as the freakish \u201c8$&amp;]$@I)9[P&amp;4^s\u201d or as foolish as \u201c123456.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This system is activated <strong>when you try to access your account from an unknown device<\/strong>. Since the system doesn\u2019t know if it\u2019s a hacker, or the account owner using a different device than usual, it \u201calerts\u201d the owner by sending an SMS to his\/her cell phone with a code. You need to enter that code within a short time period to access the account in question.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-92247\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/maxresdefault5-1024x576-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"5 Mistakes that put your Internet Security at Risk\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/maxresdefault5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/maxresdefault5-1024x576-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/maxresdefault5-1024x576-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/maxresdefault5-1024x576-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/maxresdefault5-1024x576-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/maxresdefault5-1024x576-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/maxresdefault5-1024x576-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/maxresdefault5-1024x576-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/maxresdefault5-1024x576-304x170.jpg 304w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the services you use, such as Google, Facebook\u2026 provide two-step verification, don\u2019t hesitate and activate it. Ok, it\u2019s a little annoying to activate. But it\u2019s worth it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also, you\u2019ve got apps that manage your two-step verifications, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.authy.authy&amp;hl=es_419\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In the case of Authy, all the codes are in one place, streamlining the process even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mistake 4: You\u2019re careless with public Wi-Fi<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most public Wi-Fi is dangerous and insecure. Keep in mind that when you connect to Wi-Fi, <strong>you\u2019re giving the owner access to your personal identity<\/strong>. You may get an unpleasant surprise if you connect to any Wi-Fi hotspot without thinking about who may go after you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does that mean you should be suspicious of all public Wi-Fi access? No. Luckily, there are exceptions. You can trust Wi-Fi access at airports, cafes, restaurants, hotels\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-92248 size-full\" title=\"5 Mistakes that put your Internet Security at Risk\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/5mistakes.003.jpg\" alt=\"5 Mistakes that put your Internet Security at Risk\" width=\"468\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/5mistakes.003.jpg 468w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/5mistakes.003-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the other hand, Norton launched a series of tips to reduce your risk when connecting to public Wi-Fi:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before connecting,<b> crank up the security settings <\/b>on your device.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re traveling,<b> change your passwords <\/b>before and after your trip.<\/li>\n<li><b>Update your software and apps <\/b>(which we\u2019ll talk more about later).<\/li>\n<li><b>Avoid logging into any online account that stores private information. S<\/b>o, don\u2019t check your bank accounts over public Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<li><b>Be sure the URL you\u2019re visiting starts with HTTPS<\/b>. The S indicates that the data is encrypted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Mistake 5: You don\u2019t keep your software updated<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cybercriminals are very quick to find vulnerabilities in popular software such as Windows or Chrome. To counter this issue, developers launch <strong>updates at a rapid pace to fix<\/strong> these security breaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What happens to those who don\u2019t update their software? They become the <strong>perfect cybercriminal targets<\/strong>. For example, the famous WannaCry malware is a direct consequence of companies neglecting to update.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s important to have all your software and Operating Systems updated. The good news is that sometimes this software updates on its own. But, sometimes, the software in question <strong>asks for your \u201cpermission\u201d to update<\/strong>. This usually happens with Windows. We already know that you\u2019re lazy about stopping whatever you\u2019re doing on your computer to let it update, but this time it\u2019s worth it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also, out-of-date software usually affects your computer\u2019s performance. If your PC is running slowly, or your browser takes ages to load pages\u2026 <strong>you have yet another reason to update what you need to!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Mistake 6: You\u2019re not careful when you\u2019re on social media<\/h3>\n<p>We all know that social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram &#8230;) are great places to share our thoughts, concerns, and whatever makes us happy. However, <strong>we are so used to them now that we often don\u2019t think when we use them.<\/strong> We share too much information in a place that almost anyone can see.<\/p>\n<p>So, take your time and <strong>review your account\u2019s privacy settings<\/strong>, especially on Facebook. Many Facebook users are often surprised at what people who they don\u2019t even know have learnt about them, and this is because of the <strong>privacy settings on their Facebook accounts<\/strong>. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/settings?tab=privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this link<\/a> to check the security settings of your Facebook account.<\/p>\n<p>Also, although we are not trying to censor you, <strong>don&#8217;t talk about certain issues on social networks<\/strong>. Many social networks are an open door to cyberbullies and data and identity thieves.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the video below to see seven things that you should never share on Facebook:<\/p>\n<h5>What not to share on social networks?<\/h5>\n<p>Very personal information that could help a hacker guess your passwords.<\/p>\n<p>Your location at all times, especially if you are away from your home for a long period of time.<\/p>\n<p>Photos of your children or other minors (and if you do, make sure your privacy settings are set to maximum).<\/p>\n<p>Very specific details about your job, could cause you problems.<\/p>\n<h3>Mistake 7: You don\u2019t check the details in the emails you receive<\/h3>\n<p>Phishing is when somebody on the <strong>internet pretends to be somebody else<\/strong> or even a company so that they can steal your data or infect your PC. <strong>Emails are the perfect breeding ground<\/strong> for this type of scam, whether they be emails that are supposedly from our friends, family or even online stores or banks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-94961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/credit_card_phishing-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/credit_card_phishing-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/credit_card_phishing-600x400-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, whenever you receive an email that asks you for data or comes with an attachment or a link, <strong>make sure the person or entity it should\u2019ve been sent by has really sent it<\/strong>. Bad spelling or not very clear information are often synonymous with phishing.<\/p>\n<p>Also, keep in mind that a serious company will <strong>never ask you by email to send them your login details, your password or your credit card number<\/strong>. Also, if you\u2019re not expecting an attachment, don\u2019t open any attachments.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sources used: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/thehackernews.com\/2016\/07\/best-password-manager.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Hacker News<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/uk\/videos\/5-common-security-mistakes-youre-probably-making\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cnet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/35-of-linkedin-users-passwords-are-weak-enough-to-hack\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">TechRepublic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/most-popular-internet-personal-passwords-2016-weak-top-25-most-common-computer-online-a7530286.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Independent,<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/195430\/how-to-create-a-strong-password-and-remember-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HowToGeek<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/2016\/06\/hey-stop-using-texts-two-factor-authentication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wired<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us.norton.com\/internetsecurity-privacy-stay-safe-on-public-wi-fi-when-you-travel.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Norton<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not a week goes by that we don\u2019t report more online data theft. 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