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Online security is play an important role in today's fraud world, where you cannot trust anybody so cyber security is essential to protect businesses Data and individuals personal data from spammers and cyber criminals.
Type of online Security.
Complex password
Social media platforms and many websites that allow you to have an account or allow you to create your password for future access. Due to high chances of hacking of your account and misuse of personal data, many websites ask you to create your alphanumeric password which require a combination of at least 8 characters made up of one uppercase letter, a number and at least one special symbol such as #,$,@,& and many more.
Security Question
Usually we ingnore these security questions while creating the account, but guys these security questions also play an important role to protect your data and safe your account. These questions will always be personal to you like what's pet name, your partner name, your nickname such type of security questions, you should never share your answers with anybody. Your bank may ask you to enter the answers to these questions when logging in every time.
Two factor Authentication
Two factors authentication is also considered as second layer security adopted by many companies and banks to protect your account and data from hackers. These two factors security means after entering the user name and password, you will get OTP(one time password) via SMS in your registered mobile no. or registered e-mail address, This code will expire after a certain amount of time(mostly 60 second) and also helps people know that someone is attempting to gain access to your account without your permission.
Online Safety Tips
There is nothing anything yo safe your account but the below tips we can reduce the chances to being targeted
Use Strong Password
creating your complex password is always as important as keys of your locker, it as advisable to always create the alphanumeric 8 charcter password only. Try to change your password at every 3 months to make your account more secure.
Make sure you use safe network
Remember that public Wi-Fi is usually unsecured, leaving your device and information vulnerable to hackers. Don't connect your mobile or laptop to public wifi... it may be dangerous for you.
Use the firewall
For security purposes, use the firewall, it is provide protection against cyber attackers by shielding your network by malicious Network.
Don't share your OTP with anyone
There are many such cases, where hackers lure you that your lottery has been won or you are the lucky winner, then they will send you an OTP, then share it, but guys never ever share any OTP on phone call, because they will fool you and debit all your bank balance and even take your personal data which can be misused in future.
Nowadays, cyber security become as important as we keep the keys of our locker safe. Cyber security helps reduce the risk of data breaches, financial losses, personal dat etc
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