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Ways to Help You Ensure Your Digital Data Privacy

PUNJAB NEWS EXPRESS | January 27, 2023 11:13 PM

The digital age has given us so many positive developments that we often take for granted. Students have a vast ocean of knowledge, and all they have to do is click a few links. Those looking for work can put their resume’s online, and hope that a company will see it soon. Old friends can reconnect, and new friends can get to know each other better.

With so much positivity, it is often hard to remember the negative aspects of such a digitalized world. Hacking has seen a major spike. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigations, 2.2 million complaints in regards to hacking have been reported in the past 5 years. The FBI has also said that cybercrime has risen by 400%. Certainly, these kinds of numbers should have you worried.

What Can You Do?

But, is there anything that can be done about this? The good news is that, yes, there is something you can do. There are steps you can take in order to ensure your data remains private. In this article, we are going to go through the different ways that you can keep your data safe.

More importantly, the problem comes when you realize that hackers and other cyber criminals can use this data for their own nefarious purposes. In fact, according to 2022 statistics, a new hacker attack happens every day. So, we ask again, what can you do to protect yourself?

Take the Simplest of Measures

To start out, take the simplest of measures to protect yourself. A strong password that will not be easily cracked. Combine letters, numbers, symbols, and mix capital letters with lower-case letters. Any trick for making your password stronger is a good trick to employ in this situation.

Another thing is, avoid using websites that aren’t secured. Your browser will usually warn you about using certain websites. Most people tend to ignore these warnings, but it is a very good idea to follow them. And the same is true for unsecured apps.

There are Other Ways

Of course, if you are willing to go the extra mile, there are some better ways to ensure your digital data privacy. For example, there are now companies solely dedicated to ensuring your digital data privacy. All you have to do is register and subscribe, and companies like Incogni will step into contact with digital data brokers, and get them to remove all of your data.  

With your data private, you will be in a far safer position. The likelihood of an identity theft or getting hacked will be significantly lower. More importantly, you will feel a lot safer to browse the web, and use social media.

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