The internet is a wonderful place, but there are many chances for people to hack systems and steal your valuable information such as social security numbers, passwords, account information and financial information. It can be a scary thought, and even scarier when you do find out your accounts on the internet have been compromised. With that being said, there are many ways you can protect yourself on the internet. One way to protect yourself is by creating password that cannot be easily guessed. Refrain from using easy passwords such as your birthday, city you live in, or anniversary. Most passwords that are secure include lower case, upper case letter and a special character (! or @ for example). Other ways to protect yourself include keeping your devices up to date, be aware of phishing scams (for example: if you get an email from a company, check the email before opening it. You’ll be able to tell if the email is legit or not), secure your internet connection, and shop using sites that start with https and have a lock symbol.
Weststar Bank. 7 Tips for Protecting Yourself Online ‘ WestStar Bank. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://www.weststarbank.com/tools-and-resources/7-tips-for-protecting-yourself-online
Hey Brittany! I thought your post was very insightful on how to protect yourself online. It is always better to be prepared than dealing with a mess later. All of your suggestions were simple but incredibly effective!