{"id":397193,"date":"2022-01-21T15:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T12:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/8-cybersecurity-tips-to-stay-protected-in-2022\/"},"modified":"2022-01-21T15:00:12","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T12:00:12","slug":"8-cybersecurity-tips-to-stay-protected-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-cybersecurity-tips-to-stay-protected-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"#8 Cybersecurity Tips to Stay Protected in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2efad13fb20\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-cybersecurity-tips-to-stay-protected-in-2022\/#Use_Strong_Passwords_and_a_Password_Manager\" >Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-cybersecurity-tips-to-stay-protected-in-2022\/#Use_Two-Factor_Authentication_2FA\" >Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-cybersecurity-tips-to-stay-protected-in-2022\/#Double-Check_That_Link_Before_You_Click\" >Double-Check That Link Before You Click<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-cybersecurity-tips-to-stay-protected-in-2022\/#Use_a_VPN_When_On_Public_Wi-Fi\" >Use a VPN When On Public Wi-Fi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-cybersecurity-tips-to-stay-protected-in-2022\/#Keeps_Apps_and_Devices_Up-to-Date\" >Keeps Apps and Devices Up-to-Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-cybersecurity-tips-to-stay-protected-in-2022\/#Dont_Jailbreak_Your_iPhone\" >Don\u2019t Jailbreak Your iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-cybersecurity-tips-to-stay-protected-in-2022\/#Dont_Store_Sensitive_Info_on_Your_Phone_and_Always_Use_a_Passcode_Lock\" >Don\u2019t Store Sensitive Info on Your Phone (and Always Use a Passcode Lock)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/8-cybersecurity-tips-to-stay-protected-in-2022\/#Use_Privacy-Focused_Apps\" >Use Privacy-Focused Apps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#8 Cybersecurity Tips to Stay Protected in 2022&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-780695\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hacker-laptop.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hacker-laptop.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/hacker-laptop.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An anonymous hacker wearing a hoodie, crouched over a laptop.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/unrecognizable-young-hacker-hoodie-using-laptop-1815224501\">ImageFlow\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As new <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> emerges, cybersecurity protocols also evolve. However, there are some basic tips you should carry with you everywhere to stay better protected against cyber attacks. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> rules to follow to stay safe in 2022.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Strong_Passwords_and_a_Password_Manager\"><\/span>Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/195430\/how-to-create-a-strong-password-and-remember-it\/\">strong passwords is a must-do to keep yourself protected, and you should take this a step further by using a unique password for each separate account you have. This protects you in a number of ways.<\/p>\n<p>Using strong passwords increases your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudsavvyit.com\/7132\/how-to-protect-your-organization-against-password-dictionary-attacks\/\">protection against brute force attacks<\/a>, to name one of many.\u00a0These attacks h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en when a cybercriminal, or \u201cthreat actor,\u201d uses software that generates random and known passwords (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/haveibeenpwned.com\/\">acquired from data breaches<\/a>) to try to guess what your password is.<\/p>\n<p>Think of brute force attacks like this: If you forgot your combination for the padlock on your locker, you can try every number combination from 0000 to 9999 to find the correct combination. Brute force attacks work in the same way. Using strong passwords\u2013that is, a combination of lower- and upper-case letters, numbers, and special characters\u2013effectively lowers the odds of the brute force attack being successful. Not to mention that strong passwords prevent someone from simply guessing what your password is.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind, though, that the threat actor isn\u2019t always on the other side of your screen\u2013they can be sitting next to you in the office. This is where the password manager comes in. With a Password Manager, you only need to remember one password. Once you enter the master password, the password manager will fetch and input the password in the form you\u2019re filling out (assuming you\u2019ve already stored the information in the password manager). Therefore, you can use extremely strong and lengthy passwords without worrying about remembering them, and without writing your passwords on a post-it note.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Password Managers Compared: LastPass vs KeePass vs Dashlane vs 1Password<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Two-Factor_Authentication_2FA\"><\/span>Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first layer of protection between your account and someone else accessing it is your password. The second layer is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/117047\/htg-explains-what-is-two-factor-authentication-and-should-i-be-using-it\/\">two-factor authentication (2FA). You should be using it to add an extra blanket of security to your accounts.<\/p>\n<p>2FA is, at its most basic, an identity verification software. If you (or the threat actor) enter the correct password to your account, 2FA will kick in and require you to verify your identity, most often by entering a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of random numbers or letters sent to you via SMS (cellphone texts) or by an app.<\/p>\n<p>You can (and should) use 2FA for all of your accounts, Amazon, eBay, Nintendo, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, Reddit,\u00a0Instagram, and any other account you may have.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is Two-Factor Authentication, and Why Do I Need It?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Double-Check_That_Link_Before_You_Click\"><\/span>Double-Check That Link Before You Click<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Phishing is one of the most common forms of cyber attack. Phishing is a form of cyberattack that is delivered <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/437513\/what-should-you-do-if-you-receive-a-phishing-email\/\">mainly by email, but also by SMS. The threat actor tries to entice you to click a bogus link that will take you to a website that\u2019s masquerading as an official entity, or even <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/100592\/this-tiktok-scam-tricks-your-kids-into-downloading-malware\/\">download a virus on your device<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Before you click any link, double-check that it\u2019s the true source you want to visit. The difference can be as minor as \u201carnazon.com\u201d and \u201camazon.com\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Spot a Text Message Scam<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_VPN_When_On_Public_Wi-Fi\"><\/span>Use a VPN When On Public Wi-Fi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Public Wi-Fi is a great thing in a pinch, but it\u2019s not a good idea to connect to a public Wi-Fi network unless you absolutely have to. If you\u00a0<em>do<\/em> connect to a public Wi-Fi network, make sure you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/133680\/htg-explains-what-is-a-vpn\/\">connect to a VPN. Otherwise, your traffic may be exposed to anyone on that network.<\/p>\n<p>Worse yet, if you send any sensitive data across the network without encryption (like HTTPS), that data could be intercepted by the network operator or other people on the network. It\u2019s never a good idea to send sensitive data over unencrypted HTTP, but it\u2019s especially dangerous to do so on a public Wi-Fi network.<\/p>\n<p>The best solution is to do those sensitive tasks from your own private network. If you\u2019re in public and have to do something urgent, use your cellular data to play it safe. If that\u2019s not an option, it\u2019s a good idea to connect to a VPN, even though public Wi-FI is safer than it used to be.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Choose the Best VPN Service for Your Needs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeps_Apps_and_Devices_Up-to-Date\"><\/span>Keeps Apps and Devices Up-to-Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>App and device updates aren\u2019t just for bringing you cool new features; they also often provide important security patches. No matter the device\u2013<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/658451\/how-to-update-your-iphone-to-the-latest-ios-version\/\">phone, laptop, apps, or even your NAS\u2013make sure you always keep them up to date so you don\u2019t get hit with malware or zero-day exploits. These security patches are important, so don\u2019t be caught without them.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Jailbreak_Your_iPhone\"><\/span>Don\u2019t Jailbreak Your iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hackers find security holes in the iPhone\u2019s iOS operating system, and then take advantage of those security holes to take control over iOS. This is known as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/227214\/why-you-shouldn%E2%80%99t-jailbreak-your-iphone\/\">jailbreaking. The hacker then brings this jailbreaking tool to the public for download, which you may be tempted to do.<\/p>\n<p>When you jailbreak your phone, not only are you potentially making your phone unstable, but you\u2019re opening your device up to malicious attacks from threat actors who are also taking advantage of this exploit.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel you need to jailbreak your iPhone, you should probably just buy an Android.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Store_Sensitive_Info_on_Your_Phone_and_Always_Use_a_Passcode_Lock\"><\/span>Don\u2019t Store Sensitive Info on Your Phone (and Always Use a Passcode Lock)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we mentioned, cyberattacks don\u2019t always happen on the other side of the screen. If you lose your phone and someone finds it, or if someone gains physical access to your phone, and your personal information is stored on that phone, you\u2019re vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>Always use <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/344973\/how-to-use-a-more-secure-iphone-passcode\/\">a passcode lock to prevent threat actors from accessing your phone, but it\u2019s a good idea to never store any information you don\u2019t want to be exposed to the public on your phone. This includes passwords, personal information, and sensitive photos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use a More Secure iPhone Passcode<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Privacy-Focused_Apps\"><\/span>Use Privacy-Focused Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/765272\/privacy-vs-security-whats-the-difference\/\">privacy-focused apps may not only help prevent you from being a victim of cybercrime, but it also allows you to protect your personal information from being captured, such as your contacts, browsing history, ad interactions, and more.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a large number of privacy-centered software for you to replace the mainstream programs that you\u2019re used to. Here are some suggested apps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Privacy vs. Security: What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>These are just a few tips out of many to keep you protected. The only person who can keep you protected is you. Be mindful of everything you do online, be wary of \u201ctoo-good-to-be-true\u201d deals, double-check links, and even be mindful of your surroundings. 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