Cybersecurity 101: How To Protect Yourself Online From Hackers And Scams?

Using common words or phrases A combination of uppercase and lowercase letters with numbers and special characters Using your birthdate or other personal information Reusing the same password for multiple accounts

Phishing Malware Denial-of-Service (DoS) Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)

Transport Layer Security Terminal Link Service Total Login System Targeted Local Storage

Speed up your internet connection Protect your online privacy and security by encrypting your internet traffic Remove advertisements from websites Block access to certain websites

Preventing physical theft of your devices Protecting your computer from viruses and malware Isolating potentially malicious software to minimize damage Encrypting your internet connection for secure browsing

A method of hacking that uses social media platforms A type of malware that spreads through social media networks Manipulating individuals to reveal sensitive information or perform actions A technique used by ethical hackers to secure social media accounts

The website has a secure HTTPS connection The website asks for a strong password during registration The website contains multiple ads and pop-ups The website has a clear and concise privacy policy

Using a weak password that is easy to remember Disabling encryption to improve network performance Enabling WPA2 or WPA3 encryption with a strong password Broadcasting your network name (SSID) to attract more devices

Faster startup and improved performance Unwanted pop-up ads and browser redirects Increased storage space on your hard drive Enhanced internet browsing speed

Spear phishing Cross-site scripting (XSS) SQL injection Zero-day exploit