8 tips on how to prevent your Email and Social MediaAccounts from being Hacked
1. Have a good email spam filter and don’t click on links or attachments from people you don’t trust.
2. Avoid using weak passwords, such as the names of family members. Create a strong password that includes a mix of upper and lower-case letters, and numbers.
3. Perform required software updates for your operating system and web browser. Hackers attack where they see weakness.A system that hasn’t been updated recently has flaws that can be exploited.
4. Install a firewall on your computer. A Firewall prevents external threats such as hackers and viruses from gaining access to your system.
5. Protect your accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA), also known as two-step verification.
6. Install security protection for your PCs and phones.
7. Be prudent on social media sites.
8. Lock your phones with a PIN, swipe code, fingerprint, facial recognition, or whatever lock screen features yourphone support.