5 Secrets Only Cybersecurity Experts and Hackers Know

Some security steps are common sense. I don’t need to remind you to install the latest updates on your computer, do I?

Others are less obvious. Do you lock your computer every time you get up? Unless you live alone, you should. If you’re lazy, this is the easiest way.

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1. See if someone is sneaking a copy of your email

i always get my call national radio program People worry that someone is watching everything they do.

One of the first steps I recommend: Make sure your inbox is locked. If you notice or suspect any regular logins, follow the steps below.

Sign in to your email, then go to your account or security settings.

You’ll find an option that allows you to view recent login activity or login history. It will be marked as “Recent Activity,” “Security,” or “Login History.”

Pro Tip: Using Gmail? Click the ‘Details’ link next to ‘Last Account Activity’ at the bottom of any Gmail page.

View a list of recent logins. See anything that isn’t you or one of your devices? You may also see an odd position.

If you find a device that is unknown or does not belong to you, act quickly.change your password, make sure two-factor authentication is turned on, and Sign out of all devices from your account.

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2. Make sure your printer is not hacked

Like your computer, your printer is a gold mine for hackers. Why? Printers usually store copies of printed documents. Any cybercriminal can get a copy of sensitive information, such as your financial records.

Here are three signs that your printer has been hacked:

Your printer starts printing blank pages or a bunch of characters.

You notice that you do not have a print job started.

Your printer settings have changed – not you.

what should you do?

Unplug the printer. Press and hold its reset button, usually located on the back or bottom of the printer.

While holding down the reset button, plug the printer back in, and then turn it on. After approximately 20 seconds, the light will blink to indicate completion.

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3. You have a hidden location tracker on your iPhone

i suggest you take a look location settings on your phone. This will go a long way toward turning off a lot of GPS tracking. But you can’t stop there.

Why does your phone tell you how long it will take to get to the office, or know your ETA to the grocery store when you get into the car on a Saturday morning errand? This is part of the important place.

Apple says the feature exists so your phone can learn about places that are important to you and provide personalized services like traffic directions and better photo memories.

Here’s how to access it — and how to turn it off.

turn on your iphone set upthen tap Privacy and Security.

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choose location service.

scroll down and tap system service.

scroll until you see important place Then click on it.

If you don’t want your iPhone to track your whereabouts, slide the switch next to an important location to left Disable settings.

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4. If you lose your phone, you can wipe it

The very thought of your phone in someone else’s hands is creepy in itself. Imagine a stranger flipping through your photos, videos, apps, conversations and browser tabs.

So what to do if your phone is lost? You can take steps to protect your information, even if you never get that phone back.

To remotely erase your iPhone:

Open iCloud.com/find go find iphone feature.

Select the lost phone, then choose erase iPhone.

To remotely wipe your Android phone:

go android.com/find and log in to your Google account. Select the lost phone and you will get information about its location.

When prompted, choose Enable lock and wipe.

choose wipe device Erase its data.

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5. Apps desperately want you to share interesting details

Social media companies are desperate for your contacts’ birthdays, photos, full names, email addresses, and more. They tell you it’s a handy tool for finding friends, but you can’t give out your friends’ information. That’s up to them to decide where to share it.

Companies build so-called shadow files from your address book. They can learn a lot from the people you know, even if they don’t use the platforms. Sneaky stuff.

How can you make a difference? Do not allow applications to access your phone’s contacts. See which apps have access and close them.and always be mindful and stop sharing information real It’s good for you.

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