At the beginning of this article, I must say that I do not work as an expert in security, but I receive several monthly requests to find security holes and restore accounts or lost information! But I know the general topics that are needed regarding security and I usually warn my clients and friends about them and I always try to prevent them. That’s why I’m trying to inform you about some of these things.
۱٫ Using non-original and unapproved software and add-on packagesThe fact that our friend has been using an external software for a long time and has not had any problems is not a good reason for us to use it!
۲٫ Stealing without a key is more difficult than stealing with a key!Considering that our user accounts in different services are sometimes related to each other and each of them has special access from our side, you should keep in mind that no user account is unimportant from your side, so don’t forget the key. Choose maintenance and not simple. I suggest you define a pattern for yourself and create your password for each service according to that pattern. Therefore, if you return to a service one day after a long time, you will know your password according to the pattern. Don’t be lazy, the consequences are yours!
۳٫ Install an anti-theft accordion door on the main door!All professional services are equipped with Two Step Authentication, which will be exactly the same anti-theft accordion door for you, which can make it significantly harder for others to enter your account! If the platform allows you to use several methods, it is better to choose the method that you feel other people will not have access to except you!
۴٫ Maintain connected user accountsServices sometimes allow you to log in with your email account or social networks to shorten your registration or login time. Pay special attention to the permissions you are giving the service when performing this action. If I were you, I would register and log in with a different method!
۵٫ Compliance with access levelsIf you use a single platform with your colleagues or friends at the same time, create separate accounts and give access to each person, even yourself, by applying the necessary restrictions.
۶٫ MonitoringConstantly monitor your software, user accounts and services and take traffic around it seriously. In social networks, you can see the devices connected to the account along with the IP and device model and its type. If you own a web service based on WordPress, you can also use monitoring plugins. Control the access obtained by different applications on your smartphone.
۷٫ Not sharing smart devices with othersIf you even have to use the same laptop with your colleague or partner, each log in with a separate user on the operating system that has a password.
۸٫ Clearing recordsTry not to leave a trace of yourself anywhere. Disable user accounts that you do not use. Clear the cache and cookies of your browser and user applications from time to time.
۹٫ Not using IP and DNS change software as much as possibleKeep in mind that the various applications and servers that operate in this direction know the addresses that have been visited and can analyze and exploit the information you send on the way.
۱۰٫ Believe in the absence of complete security!What you have learned so far are just the first steps to keep you safe! The issue of security is much bigger and more complicated than it can be understood and taken into account in an article or a video. At least try to meet the minimum!
۱۱٫ Help those around you to ensure their safetyThose who are related to you have different information and data about you, which will endanger you in case of a problem. Inform them of the importance of this issue by sharing this article.