Top Tips To Protect Email Accounts From Hackers

Today email accounts have substituted one’s personal diary and could be described as an easy gateway to enter someone’s personal life. This might be called as a root cause as to why the hackers and cyber criminals target them.

Whole amounts of sensitive information related like bank details, social networking site logins and more are stored in it, and attacks on such email accounts are a common occurrence today. Hackers are better equipped with the ways by which they hack them.

The questions for security of email are important. Here is a list of suggestions that may help you to minimize the possibilities of being hacked:

Always Use A Better Email Client: If you are not sharing government secrets, then the most prevailing email clients like Gmail, Hotmail and Outlook are ideal one’s for you to use. These email clients charge nothing to you, and provide regular security updates. They also have separate built-in privacy features which are beneficial for the user.

Learn The Basic Of These Accounts: We all know that if the foundation is not strong, anything can get devastated, and similarly if an email login is not equipped with a unique, original, lengthy and unique password, then the safety of these accounts are in question. Remember to keep separate password for separate account to avoid best possible trouble. In case if you use the same password for your entire accounts then you are inviting trouble on your own.

Always Use Two Factor Authentication: Once you have followed the process of having a solid email account with a strong password, opt for two factor authentication. Due to the increased advantage offered by it, many websites have made it compulsory, especially where the data is very sensitive. It facilitates you the opportunity to add an alternative process for the verification of your account and is done through a secondary email code or via text message. The user interface of this process is very simple to follow and it easily adds a second security layer to all your sensitive data. A hacker will find it tough to crack.

Be Alert Against Threats: You may be playing a safe game, but without knowing what may harm you, it’s tough to win the race of safety. If you are aware of what kind of threats generally occur, then you can prepare yourself against it beforehand. It never means that you have to go through thick books of do’s and don’ts, but it is an indication of what you should be looking for. Cyber criminals are growing smarter day by day, but they often fail to generate any new ideas, and hence their traditional ideas are easy to catch. Avoid clicking on unwarranted and suspicious links. Avoid logging into a linked account through email. Stay alert of malicious spam.

Encryption Can Be Used: For those who want to utilize the services of high protection while exchanging emails, encryption is suggested for them. All modern browsers are known to utilize cryptography to a decent level with https connections, but it works only if you can manage to research the process of installing high level security. The next level of security may not be simple to use, but the protection it provides is quite strong.

Avoid Public Wi-Fi: Hackers often look for users who utilize public Wi-Fi and get to know the list of websites they visit, and through key logger software are able to capture login credentials. Avoid logging into your most secret accounts through an open network. In case if you are left with no other option but to use public Wi-Fi, the best way to connect to your account is through an VPN (virtual private network).

Avoid Preserving Sensitive Data In Email: Today almost all sectors are communicating through emails and almost every account is loaded with data. The best way to protect your account is by not saving sensitive data in your email account. It is always suggested to delete it after saving it somewhere else.

Never Keep the Same Password for Very Long: People believe that after creating a strong password for their email, their responsibilities toward protection is over. But for complete protection, remember to change your password from time to time. Ensure that the new password has no relation with the old one.

Remember to Logout: If you are in practice of closing the browser window rather than logging out from your email account, then you are prey to the predators in the form of hackers. Never forget to log out to maintain full safety of your account, especially if you are not using your own computer.

These tips may not completely protect you from all hackers, but following this cyber hygiene will keep you more safe and secure.

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