It’s impossible to watch the news these days without hearing about hackers breaking into another corporate database and making off with sensitive user login information and credit card details. It might feel to some people that the Internet is becoming a rather risky place to be, and it isn’t safe to do anything online. But as with the offline world, it’s simply a matter of taking precautions and using common sense. If you do that, you will stay safe online and enjoy the benefits that the internet has to offer.
Below, we have outlined a mighty 33 tips to stay safe online and minimize your risk of being hacked. Obviously, this is not going to help if a company you’re a customer with gets hacked. But by following these simple, straightforward tips, you can minimize your exposure and contain any damage.