WIRED asked a field of password security experts for their favorite unexpected advice, the best practices that might save you the most headache in the long run. Here are seven tips and tricks to keep your digital locks secure.
No, don't make people change their password every month)
'We are delighted to launch a new report in partnership with the PSHE Association outlining 11 key principles of effective practice in prevention education. The new report will support teachers and other education professionals to deliver effective, evidence-based online safety education.' - CEOP
'Every time you do a voice search, Google records it. And if you’re an Android user, every time you say “Ok Google,” the company records that, too. Don’t freak out, though, because Google lets you hear (and delete) these recordings. Here’s how'
'Remember “celebgate” – the widespread hack of hundreds of iCloud accounts which saw the internet flooded with intimate pictures of Jennifer Lawrence, Rihanna and a whole host of others?
Google certainly does. A search for celebgate returns over 360,000 results.
Take that same search term over to Kiddle – the new child friendly search engine that filters out the filth – and what do you get? Nothing. Not a single result.
That’s because Kiddle, which has a Google Custom Search bar embedded in the site, filters out all adult content.
Some search terms return no results while others, such as “spank” or “Pamela Anderson” make the cartoon robot glower from the search engine’s moon-based theme as it tells you that you tried to search for “some bad words.”'
Online dating sites such as Match.com, eHarmony.com and Zoosk.com take the traditional matchmaking process online and allow people to meet one another via the internet, with many encounters leading to long-term relationships.
The vast majority of people using dating sites are sincere and honest in the information they provide and in their reasons for joining. However, there are exceptions, and you need to be aware of how to keep yourself - and your bank account and savings - protected while meeting people online.
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Shopping online can be fun and convenient but are you doing all you can to keep yourself and your family safe on the internet?
Sainsbury's have produced a helpful infographic to help you protect yourself when shopping online.
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