It is no exaggeration to say that danger lurks in every corner of the internet world, if we are not careful enough. If we pay attention to the protection of our personal data, namely our passwords and bank card data, and can confidently filter out what is obvious fraud and what is not, we can actually create a safer internet environment around us.
Previously, the index also drew attention to various scams – recently, for example, we wrote about SMS scams in which messages were sent from both foreign and Hungarian phone numbers of criminals. both of them, where it is written that a particular package failed to be delivered, they can request re-delivery via an attached link – otherwise the package will be returned. Clicking the link opens a completely public website for normal people, where, after entering the exact address, you must also pay the minimum re-delivery fee, which “of course” is only possible with a bank card, but if we do this, scammers will already have access to Our bank account.
We also wrote about a scam related to Revolut, but in this case the criminals – also via SMS – bring it to the attention of unsuspecting bankers that they must confirm their personal data by clicking on a link. By the way, they give 24 hours for this, which increases panic and the chance of rash and sudden action. However, it is important to note that Revolut does not solicit users via SMS. In addition, scammers also try to obtain financial data from various streaming service providers, such as Netflix, which is just cake.
But what about passwords?
As we wrote, passwords can cause a particularly big problem in everyday life, so they are not at all condemned if someone uses, for example, the built-in Google Chrome password saver. However, it is worth keeping in mind that it is not as safe as you might initially think. like this ZDnet The journalist of the magazine also draws attention to the fact that there are several problems with the browser. The first is that it is one of the most popular, so it is constantly targeted by hackers – of course, Google patches security holes as quickly as possible, but even they cannot guarantee 100% protection.
The second problem is that saved passwords in Chrome are infinitely easy to access. When entering websites, for example, it is sufficient to click on the prefill, but if we want to enter the database we still only have to type the password of our computer and within a minute we can access all the passwords saved in Chrome . This is not necessarily a problem in the home environment,
However, for example, if you leave your computer unattended at work, it can cause more problems, as a malicious person can easily access your data – especially if all the company’s computers can be unlocked using the same password.
To keep your passwords as secure as possible, you should follow these steps:
- Use a safer browser than Google Chrome, like Firefox or Safari on a Mac.
- Never let the browser save your passwords.
- If you have trouble remembering passwords, use a dedicated password keeper.
- Always enable two-step authentication.
- Do not use the same password in more than one place.
Although there are only five steps, by following them you can keep your personal data more secure.
