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How To Stay Safe Online As Hacking Attacks Increase

5 March 2024

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A cybersecurity expert has cautioned against using social media carelessly, saying it is a "hotbed" for criminals

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Justin Basini, founder and CEO of ClearScore, listed some tips to change your social media habits to remain safe online

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This comes at a time when remote access company AnyDesk said it suffered a cyberattack and 18,000 user credentials were leaked

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The hacker sold credentials for $15,000, highlighting the risks of personal information exposure on the internet

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Mr Basini said it's important to stop accepting friend requests from unknown individuals to prevent unauthorised access and scams

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He also urged users to adjust privacy settings to limit personal information visibility, especially on platforms with sensitive data

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Users should never give their full birth date on social media. Instead, use a year that isn't the real one

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Users should be selective with third-party apps to minimise privacy compromises and avoid unnecessary personal data sharing

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To strengthen online security and protect accounts, use unique passwords and two-factor authentication

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Regularly check for compromised details on the dark web using some easily available tools

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