Five digital habits you should adopt in 2023

Central America and the Dominican Republic– The beginning of the new year is a good time to start adopt healthy digital habits and you still have time to make a pledge and try to follow them this 2023.

Kaspersky experts we have prepared for you a list of five simple but important digital habits that will strengthen the security of your personal data and even make it easier for you
life this year.

1. Out with the old, in with the new passwords! start the new year with an overview of all your passwords. Now is the time to check and change passwords for all accounts. And remember the main rule: do not use the same password for several accounts! If you have several online accounts, a password manager will be your great ally in 2023; These tools have features that greatly simplify life, for example, you can use auto-complete features for different browsers and platforms. Another useful option is the automatic password generator. As a result, the password manager it will help you generate unique and complex passwords for each account, and you will only need to remember one master password.

2. Sign up for account breach notifications In addition to weak passwords, data breaches are another threat to your personal and corporate accounts. Unfortunately, data breaches happen quite often. and it’s hard to keep track of them all. If your login information is leaked, fraudsters can use it to take over your accounts. However, you can stay ahead of fraudsters in 2023 if you use services that scan for the latest leaks and check if they contain your information. Advanced password managers also include this feature and quickly notify users if saved logins or passwords are found in recent data breaches.

3. For more privacy, get a VPN! VPNs they were once a niche product for geeky users and businesses, but today they’re a must-have for anyone who wants to stay safe online. Modern VPN solutions satisfy all user needs, for example, are easy to use, enable high traffic speeds and protect the privacy of personal data. Now the range of possible scenarios for using a VPN has expanded significantly: it allows you to safely shop online, watch streaming services from anywhere in the world, or access local content. Modern VPN services also provide high traffic speeds and allow users to watch content even in 4K without quality loss or lag. It also hides your IP address from websites and advertisers, giving you better privacy.

4. Keep your documents in a safe place With the development of digital servicess, scans and electronic versions of documents are now used as often as paper originals. This raises a reasonable question: how to store electronic versions so that they remain secure and do not fall into the wrong hands? You can create a folder on your computer or upload it to the cloud password protected, but both options are potentially insecure and may cause loss of personal data.

A safe alternative would be to store the documents in a password management application. A modern password manager can store more than just passwords or bank details. Now they are fully encrypted electronic storage where you can upload scans, PDFs and other important documents you want to protect. This may also include medical records and telephone addresses, as well as all documentation or files related to work and business.

At the same time, such services storage is many times more secure compared to locations more traditional storage systems, because they are
specially encrypted and can only be cracked with the help of the master password, which should only be in the user’s head.

5. Learn more about children’s hobbies at Internet Today, children have digital devices in his hands from a young age, around the age of five. In order for the child’s journey into the digital world to be safe and interesting, it is important to teach him and share with them internet safety rules from childhood.

Another tip for the New Year is to explore your children’s internet interests.. For example, parents can ask about a favorite show or listen to music together so they can both learn best practices to help them stay safe online. There is also a range of child safety software that can help parents learn more about their children’s hobbies and help them develop healthy digital habits from an early age.

“Privacy and security is not a result, but a process. Just like you can’t get fit or become a healthy eater overnight, protecting your account and digital footprint also requires some commitment. However, small steps like creating unique passwords for different accounts and using advanced tools like password managers can greatly improve your privacy and make this task much easier. And there is no better time to start a new and safer digital life than the New Year.” commented Vladislav Tushkanov, Chief Data Scientist at Kaspersky.