Here are some main ways to keep your data safe:

1-Log out of your email accounts, facebook, banking etc rather than just closing the browser.

2-Make your passwords safe and strong. Keepass is an incredibly useful password manager that will keep all your passwords organized and let you test the strength of your old ones, as well as any future ones you may use.  We’ll post another article on password security in the near future.

3-Change your passwords on a regular basis.

4-If you have a personal blog you may want to lock it down which limits who has access to your blog. This does have its benefits and drawbacks. Some blog readers may not be able to pick up new posts and users will have to enter a username and password. The positive part is that your family’s pictures and information are kept private.

5-If you are posting pictures of other people especially children try to ask permission if possible and use your discretion. If you aren’t sure don’t put them up.

6- If you are purchasing or donating on the web make sure you #1 Trust who you are carrying out the transaction with and #2 check that the url is https:// not just the regular http:// The s stands for secure.

7-Download only from sites you trust. If you are unsure don’t do it.

8-If you aren’t expecting an attachment from someone who sends an email don’t open it … it’s better just to send them an email and ask if that’s what they intended.

If you would like to read more … and there is a lot more on this subject…check out the article on lifehacker.