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Kartik is a certified digital marketer with a passion for imparting knowledge as a digital marketing trainer. Being a Ex-Performics he specializes in SEO (Search Engine Optimization), ASO (App Store Optimization), and Website Development.

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<div class="raw-html-embed"><div data-bglz="1" class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Top 10 Online Safety Tips Everyone Must Follow</strong></h2><h3><b>1. Create strong passwords</b></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yes. There’s a reason why this advice is so popular. Using strong, unique passwords for accounts and devices protects your personal and financial information against hackers who rely on “guesswork” to get access to accounts.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Also, use various passwords on different sites so that a hacker can’t guess the password for one account and gain access to all of your accounts. Using a password manager is an excellent method to keep track of all your passwords.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, this is not 100% safe but is still better than having all your passwords lying around in a notebook somewhere.</span></p><h3><b>2. Connect to a secure network</b></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When connecting to a Wi-Fi system, make sure that the network you are connected to is password protected. Your home or work network probably uses a password-protected router but when you are on the road, you might be tempted to use an open or free public Wi-Fi, which isn’t password protected.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The problem with using a public network that isn’t secured is that all your information such as passwords, bank details, etc. can easily be accessed by a hacker and used maliciously.</span></p><h3><b>3. Keep your firewall and antivirus active</b></h3><p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-56817 aligncenter " src="https://iide-media.blr1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/upload-1736899346223-e466e7ab8f73b3db7ef5a63b9061e7ac.webp" alt="online safety hacks - security" width="524" height="236" data-srcset="https://iide.co/wp-content/w3-webp/uploads/2018/02/antivirus-vs-security-580x261.pngw3.webp 524w, https://iide.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/antivirus-vs-security-580x261-480x216.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 524px, 100vw"></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A firewall is added security for your network and all your devices. A firewall blocks unauthorized access to your computer and ensures that all your networks are secured.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anti-virus software also ensures to detect (and delete) any viruses that accidentally entered your device, notify you about poor Wi-Fi passwords, block suspicious websites, etc. It’s important to never disable your firewall or antivirus software.</span></p><h3><b>4. Protect your mobile</b></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">More than laptops and computers, mobile phones are the lifelines for most people. Imagine the amount of data and money you will lose if your phone crashes due to a virus!&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Risky apps, unsafe URLs delivered via text messages, being added to spam WhatsApp groups, pop-ups with false messages, installing programmes via APKs, and a variety of other methods are all used to get access to phones.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make sure not to fall prey to any such tactics and install a good antivirus app on your mobile.</span></p><h3><b>5. Click wisely</b></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Careless clicking might result in a variety of issues. Any site that asks for needless personal information, credit card information, or a bank number when it isn’t required should be avoided.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This might indicate that they are phishing for your personal details. The site may claim that the information is needed to “verify you” and that you will never be charged.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You should also be careful of suspicious and spam e-mails, online offers that appear too good to be true, websites with a lot of advertising or repeated pop-ups, and websites that require you to instal a plugin in order to see the information.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These are all tactics used to entice clicks and extract personal information.</span></p><p><b>Also Read:</b> <a href="https://iide.co/blog/why-every-college-student-should-spend-at-least-15-mins-a-day-on-linkedin/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Every College Student Should Spend At Least 15 Mins A Day On LinkedIn</span></a></p><h3><b>6. Update, update, update</b></h3><p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-56816 aligncenter " src="https://iide-media.blr1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/upload-1736899348278-ca024a9c9c0768b3d2b98314477f730c.webp" alt="online safety hacks - update" width="530" height="318" data-srcset="https://iide.co/wp-content/w3-webp/uploads/2018/02/1499345875509.pngw3.webp 530w, https://iide.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1499345875509-480x288.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 530px, 100vw"></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It may be inconvenient to update your software on a regular basis, but here’s why you should: Viruses are constantly updated in order to find new ways to get around the newest software version.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your software should be updated on a regular basis to ensure that it is always one step ahead of the virus. Updating all software ensures you have the most up-to-date security. If feasible, turn on automatic Wi-Fi upgrades so you don’t have to think about it.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Also, make sure that your security software runs regular virus scans on your device and scans when a new device like a pen drive is connected to it.</span></p><h3><b>7. Think before installing</b></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sometimes, while installing a programme on your device, other add-on plug-ins, extensions and software get installed too. Sometimes, the software even changes your default settings.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These tactics are not only unethical but risky also. It’s therefore important to read the fine print and see exactly what all is being installed. “Uncheck” items that you don’t need from the installation.</span></p><h3><b>8. Confirm site security</b></h3><p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-56820 aligncenter " src="https://iide-media.blr1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/upload-1736899349002-656adec6d531191f5083888eecdfe918.webp" alt="online safety hacks - site security" width="502" height="332" data-srcset="https://iide.co/wp-content/w3-webp/uploads/2018/02/wordpress-https.jpgw3.webp 502w, https://iide.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wordpress-https-480x317.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 502px, 100vw"></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One way to determine if a site you are visiting is trustworthy is to check whether there is a green padlock on your browser’s address bar.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The green padlock shows that traffic between you and the site is encrypted and that the domain’s ownership has been validated.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another way to check a site’s trustworthiness is by ensuring the address starts with “HTTPS” and not just “HTTP”. However, if you have an anti-virus installed on your device, you won’t be able to visit a suspicious site anyway.</span></p><p><b>Also Read:</b> <a href="https://iide.co/blog/social-media-essay/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Social Media Essay on its Pros and Cons</span></a></p><h3><b>9. Be careful about E-mails with “Caution”</b></h3><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Malware is often distributed through e-mails. Hackers create and send out sophisticated-looking e-mails that contain either attractive sales offers or official-looking messages from important institutes.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These links and/or attachments, when clicked, trigger malware downloads or take you to websites that try to steal your personal information. So, be cautious when checking your e-mails.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do not open e-mails from unknown addresses, and if you do, check the security status of the mail by clicking on the drop-down button next to the sender’s address and looking for the green or grey lock-,- that represent a secured mail.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A red lock – – represents an unsecured (suspicious) mail. Also, be suspicious of any unsolicited offers, files, and URLs on the mail (do the links and files look legit? Are there any random string of alphabets in the name?) Finally, do not disclose any of your information on a site you don’t know and trust.</span></p><h3><b>10. Practice safe online shopping</b></h3><p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-56819 aligncenter " src="https://iide-media.blr1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/upload-1736899349814-4bf943a16b5d707d733b3da804c54145.webp" alt="online safety hacks - online shopping" width="551" height="367"></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">By 2020, 70% of Indian internet users would have shopped online at least once. The number of new e-commerce portals that open up on a daily basis is something to marvel at and think about.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Will all of them be legit? No, of course not. So be careful about the places where you shop online and share your bank details, home/work addresses and your IP address. Shop only on reliable websites that have a secured payment gateway.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The internet may have some disadvantages like safety issues but it has also transformed lives. Digital revolutions are underway and we cannot ignore the benefits that it has brought about.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thus, if you wish to be a part of this digital revolution, get started with this </span><a href="https://iide.co/online-digital-marketing-course/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Online Digital Marketing Course in India</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> which prepares you for the corporate world in under 3 months!&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Become a part of top companies’ digital efforts with this course.</span></p><p>That is all for our blog on the Top 10 Online Safety Tips you should be aware of and keep in practice.</p><p>Be sure to let us know down below in the comments if we’ve missed anything.</p></div></div>

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