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12/19/2016
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Some behaviors on the Internet can put users in the sights of cybercriminals. To be more secure in the virtual world, we have separated five dangerous actions that should be avoided. Check it out and stay tuned!
1. Trust in open networks
Think one, two, three, and even four times before you connect to an open wireless network. It is very common for criminals to create access points with names that convey a certain confidence such as "open Wi-Fi McDonalds". And while you can ensure that Wi-Fi is not a trap, there's no way to ensure that someone who is malicious is not spying on the network.
The recommendation, therefore, is to use these suspicious networks in the most secure way, avoiding access to websites that require the identification of login as well as performing any financial transaction.
2. Choose simple passwords
Sequential or repeated numbers, pet names, birthdays or the like. These are the worst possible passwords. It does not mean, however, that you will have to opt for illegible codes like "ML) k [V / u, p% mA + 5m". Ideally, merge numbers, letters, and symbols.
3. Reuse passwords
You've finally found an incredible password: strong, easy to remember, and hard to figure out. But guess what? Do not stop there! You will need more passwords with the same security. This is because although it is difficult for a hacker to guess its secret, this possibility can not be ruled out. And using a single password for all your entries can spell the damage that the discovery may cause in your life.
4. Click on incoming links via email or apps
Beware of links received through emails or messaging applications - one of the main means of cybercriminals. Doubt even the content received by friends, who may also be victims of a coup. The spam or phishing link can automatically take you to a site that will automatically install a virus on your computer or to a website that - albeit looking familiar - will steal your passwords.
It is recommended not to click on links that are just for attracting likes, like posts with messages like "short and share to win a smartphone!". Aside from not getting anything, you may be helping criminals validate their practices.
5. Accept the default social networking privacy settings
Social networks provide great control over the amount of information you want or do not want to share. So take five minutes to take a good look at your privacy settings and make sure your data is safe, visible only to those you want and trust.
So before posting something to your Facebook friends, your Twitter followers, your LinkedIn connections, or whatever else you want to convey, think a little bit just to make sure that you're not sending out extraneous information that they can Help them get past you or hurt you in some way.
Source: UOL
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