How to protect your identity online
In today’s digital age, protecting one’s identity online is more crucial than ever. The internet has facilitated communication and information sharing between people, but it has also facilitated identity theft and the theft of personal data by hackers. This article will go through some practical strategies for protecting your online identity.
The first step in securing one’s online identity is to use strong, one-of-a-kind passwords. A strong password should be at least eight characters long and include a variety of symbols, numbers, upper- and lower-case letters, and other characters.
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Don’t use terms and phrases that are widely used and simple to guess, such as “password” or “123456.” Likewise, refrain from using the same password across other accounts. All of your other accounts could be compromised if hackers get access to your common password.
By requiring a special code in addition to a password, two-factor authentication (2FA) gives an account an additional layer of security. This code is produced by an application, distributed over SMS or email, and is only functional for a brief time. Without the special code, a hacker won’t be able to access the account, even if they know the user’s password. Any account that holds sensitive data should employ 2FA, and there are several types of 2FA available, including hardware-based, app-based and SMS-based.
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