Having your computer hacked is a disturbing problem for any internet user. It has been estimated that around 75% of all breaches have been the result of external threats. However, it is becoming very difficult to keep your personal details secure due to advanced hacking techniques. Recently, even Google accounts employee desktop monitoring software have been easily hacked through cleverly-crafted HTML emails. Online users should be even more careful when using computers at internet café centers (Wi-Fi areas) because advanced hacking software is capable of recording all of your movements.

According to latest web incidents hacking reports, most hackings are carried out using two strategies; SQL injection and cross-sire scripting. As technology grows, hacking techniques are becoming more and more advanced. Hence, it is important to know smart ways in which to secure your personal details with less fear of being hacked.

Here are some key steps that will help lessen the chances of getting hacked:

First and foremost, when you are using computers that are not secure, don’t log into email or bank accounts. Instead, use a highly secure personalized computer to perform online transactions.

Next, create a strong password:

Passwords that are simple and taken from a dictionary can be traced more easily by the hackers. Advanced hacking tools are now available to crack the password in no time. So, you need to create passwords that have a minimum of 12 characters and are difficult to trace. Creating your password by combining numbers can also be more powerful than passwords that consist of just characters.

Never type out your password:

“Key logger” is a tool that can record all the keystrokes from an infected computer. So, eliminate typing your password and paste it instead. To do this, type the password onto a notepad and copy and paste when your password is required.

Avoid entering passwords on websites without https:

Unsecure websites have just “http” tags and not “https” in which the “s” stands for secure. If you enter details on websites that are not https, your data might easily be hacked without your knowledge.

IP-address protection:

You can also install IP-address protection software which allows access to the sites you have added to your list. This can prevent unwanted sites or software from obtaining access to your accounts.

Secure your computer:

Enhance the security of your computer by installing high quality antivirus software that is powerful enough to prevent malicious programs from accessing your computer details. Regular updates are a must to update your computer’s security from a wide range of virus or Trojans that are created on a regular basis.