Digital Security (Question 7)

Q-7 (http://informativontn24.info/noticia/aumenta-la-censura-de-internet-en-todo-el-mundo-por-quinto-ano-consecutivo-74814) Digital Security Hackers are able to obtain our private information through the internet. There are certain ways in which you let hackers obtain your private information. • The use of fragile passwords- According to (Huddleston, 2013) when you use simple passwords for all your internet related accounts, you’re making it easy for hackers to access your information. • Using one password for all your accounts- According to (Huddleston, 2013)If a hacker is able to obtain your only password you use for all accounts, they are able to access all your accounts. • Using numerous credit cards to make online purchases- According to (Huddleston, 2013) the more credit cards you use, the more you increase the chances of hackers getting your personal information and using them. • Account Phishing Scams- according to (Debono, 2013) are scams created by hackers to trick web users into thinking that they are entering in personal information on a valid website. • Online Checkouts- according to (Debono, 2013)when shopping online some sites are not entirely secure, they leave out loopholes which enable hackers to access your information. (http://bl00dyp1r4t3.deviantart.com/art/Hack-the-World-256813528) How to avoid being hacked • Do not reply to Spam E-mails- according to (Weisseman, 2015) if you are not sure if an E-mail is spam either click ‘Show original” to find the sources of the E-mail or do not replay to it at all. • Do not open attachments unless you are entirely sure- according to (Weisseman, 2015) one of the ways businesses get hacked is when a unsuspicious employee downloads mail attachments. • Use complicated passwords- according to (Weisseman, 2015) a strong password that contains uppercase, numbers, lowercase and number is more secure than an easy password with only lowercase. • Avoid linking accounts- according to (Schwartz, 2012) avoiding linking accounts reduces the risk of being hacked • Disengage distant wiping- according to (Schwartz, 2012) remote wiping is an easy way for hackers to access your laptop and wipe your information.