You don’t need to be a tech wizard to stay safe online. Just a few simple habits can make you way harder to hack. Let’s hit five of them—fast, clean, and Iron Dillo–approved.
Your email password shouldn’t be the same as your Netflix login. Use a password manager like Bitwarden or KeePass and give each site its own strong, unique password.
If a site offers it, enable 2FA. Use app-based methods like Authy or Google Authenticator instead of SMS when you can. It’s like adding a deadbolt to your front door.
Most successful attacks exploit old, unpatched software. Keep your browser, phone, and apps up to date. Turn on automatic updates wherever possible.
Phishing is still the #1 way people get hacked. Pause before you click. Hover to preview links and double-check senders. If something feels off, trust that gut.
Don’t browse the web or open random files as a system admin. Use a daily account with limited permissions. It helps contain damage if malware hits.
Cybersecurity isn’t about paranoia—it’s about confidence. These five steps will make you harder to target and quicker to recover if something goes wrong.