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A professional hacker shares the secrets of how we get scammed online

A hacker shares their secrets to help you stay safe
Our emotions can get us into trouble
Some of us will believe any link in an email is genuine
We're too truthful
We share unnecessarily...
...especially on social media
Our social media profiles are often open
We give away too much in exchange for ‘free’ apps
We don't clear our browser history
What you need to have installed
We use the same password time after time
Use a password manager...
...even for your fake information
Set up an extra layer of security #1
Set up an extra layer of security #2
Keep your security up to date
Beware of using public Wi-Fi
Be sure to check your finances often
See what your bank is doing to protect you
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A hacker shares their secrets to help you stay safe

With more of us having to do our banking and other financial transactions online we need to make sure we're doing all we can to prevent our personal information from being stolen. We spoke to a professional "ethical" hacker, who hacks into clients’ websites, networks, and phone applications for a living. He gave us his top tips to make sure you don't fall victim to theft. Click or scroll through to find out the mistakes you might be making and how to best protect yourself and

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lovemoney staff

08 October 2024

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