Most people assume that they are not important enough to be hacked. "Why would anyone want my data?" they ask. The truth is, hackers don't target you specifically; they target vulnerabilities. If your door is unlocked, they will walk in.
Despite years of warnings from cybersecurity experts, "123456" and "password" remain the most commonly used passwords globally. Using these is equivalent to leaving your house key under the doormat. It is the first place a thief looks.
In 2024 alone, over 10 billion credentials were stolen and leaked on the dark web. If you reuse the same password for Facebook and your Bank, a leak in one can compromise the other.
Sometimes, your password doesn't need to be cracked; you give it away yourself. Phishing is a technique where hackers send fake emails looking like Amazon, Netflix, or your Bank. They ask you to "Verify your account" by logging in.
Once you enter your password on their fake site, they capture it. To avoid this, always check the URL (website address) before entering credentials.
Security doesn't have to be complicated. Here are three steps to secure your digital life today: