Many need to learn the importance of online security, as they use weak passwords and try to access unsafe websites and links. Here’s what you need to know about a rising issue on the internet and read about how Excitel can help you.
Risks of unsecured internet browsing
Identity theft through online victim profiling, installing malware in your system, stealing passwords, and compromising your accounts are the various problems associated with unsecured internet browsing. How can you reduce these? Read on how to be safe while using the online space.
How Perplexity and Burstiness enhance online security?
When setting a new password, do you see a tool that determines if your password is strong or weak? This is Perplexity and Burstiness’s tool that guesses what your next character or word would be. Because of these two, you know where your new password stands. These tools aim to minimise phishing and hacking and maximise safety.
Tips for secured broadband internet browsing experience
Use strong and unique passwords
All your online account passwords must be at least eight characters long. A few sites request you to have long passwords with upper- and lower-case letters, numbers and special characters. This enables you to safeguard your private information one step ahead. Using the same password for all sites might be easy for someone to crack. Don’t keep your birthdate, other personal information or your favourite character names. Having these as passwords can easily lead hackers to hack your accounts.
Keep your software updated
Updating your software is essential for smartphones, laptops, tablets, or PCs. Older versions of software might have security patches without your knowledge, and this is why there are newer versions to protect your devices and data. Whenever an update is available, remember to connect to Wi-Fi and have the latest one downloaded and installed.
Enable two-factor authentication
After Google initiated this two-factor authentication, all the sites adopted it into their routine. Before logging onto your account with username and password, you will receive a code or indication that someone is trying to access your information. With this, you can quickly change your password or sign in with the verification code if it’s not you.
Avoid suspicious links and websites
If you are unaware of a valid link or website, it would be best if you didn’t visit it. While accessing these websites and links on a laptop, your connection will redirect to the Google homepage if it’s unsafe to stay. You must be cautious not to use fake links and websites when using your phone, as these might hack your system.
Use a reliable VPN
Hacking happens when your location can be identified. With VPN, your location can’t be revealed; thus, you can enter an unsafe website and access it for a while. A few reliable VPN networks in India include Nord, Express, Surfshark, Cyber Ghost and IP Vanish.
Why should you trust Excitel?
Excitel offers high-speed internet and sufficient safety measures to control your online activity to an extent. You will get anti-virus software and the latest router during installation, for which you can change the default password later. To know more about how we can assist you, visit our website or a nearby Excitel centre in your area or city!
FAQs
- How can I create a strong and unique password for my broadband internet account?
With unique characters, upper- and lower-case letters, and numbers, you can create strong passwords with at least eight minimum characters. This way, your password becomes solid and difficult to hack. - Why is it important to keep my software and devices updated?
Older software versions can easily be hacking targets due to bugs you may not know. The new software has many safety features, protecting your devices from being attacked. - What is two-factor authentication (2FA), and why should I enable it?
Two-factor authentication is nothing but a code which you will receive on your mobile to know if you are the one who’s trying to gain access to your account. To stop simple hacking of Google and other website accounts, enabling this can save you from danger.
