5 security points for every blogger.
As a fellow blogger, I understand that blogging takes time and commitment; gets a lot, and blogging is almost a full-time job. Once you get your words on the page and successfully submit them, you want them to stay there forever. The unfortunate thing is that when a hacker (probably like an online troll) decides to give you a bit of trouble, all that hard work can be undone in a matter of minutes.
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5 security points every blogger should know
Protect your information
Whenever you connect to the Internet using an unsecured
connection, you put yourself and your computer at risk. Even people who do not
store files containing private information on their computer can be hacked; web
browsers often store your login information, such as
When content internet users kept their device connected to a
virtual private network, it is highly unlikely that their information could be
accessed in any way. A virtual private network, or VPN for short, frees up your
internet traffic by providing an encrypted connection to an external secure
server; even if it can be in the exact same city or country, as many VPNs
provide many different locations to choose from. This encrypted connection will
make you appear as if you are located anywhere there is a VPN.
Strengthening passwords
Not everyone understands the difference between a bad
password and a strong one, but if they do, it can make a big difference.
Basically, a password is considered weak if it does not contain numbers, upper
and lower case letters and also a symbol or 2 (if applicable). You also need
your password to be longer than eight characters.
A number of these can be easy guesses for anyone trying to
break into your accounts, especially if they are individuals who know you, or
worse, even if they have obtained your private information online due to an
unsecured connection (there are simple solutions to prevent this, so don't
worry). Additionally, make sure you change your passwords regularly and don't
use the exact same password for multiple accounts.
Keep a backup of your files
Another very important tip when it comes to security would
be to back up your files. Whenever you create your blog, if a hacker gains
access to your site and decides to delete or edit each of your articles, you
won't have to worry as much as actually replacing the articles.
Additionally, it would also be a great idea to store backup
files on a flash drive and more than 1 computer; that way, if one computer
fails, your files will still be accessible. A tutorial should be provided and
if not, contact customer service. They should also be able to help you with
information on how and where you need to store these files and how you can
restore them if necessary.
Never share your account information
To keep your blog secure, never allow anyone else to log
into your account. If it is absolutely necessary for you to allow someone else
to log in, then change your password immediately. Also, don't discuss your
password on the web, even if you're only emailing it to yourself.
If you haven't already done so, it would be wise to keep
your own personal email address separate from the one associated with your
blog. Not only does this keep things organized, but it can also keep things
safer because you're not as likely to share your own blogging email address as
often as you are with your private email address.
Stay with the latest updates
Consistently update your software as soon as an update is
available. The older the software, the easier it is for hackers to target you.
A software update usually introduces some vulnerability to a platform or
program, making it more secure and less vulnerable to attack.
Since not every provider will notify you of updates, check
frequently to see if your software has the option to update. You can often find
this information on their website, so check there as well.
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