January 28, 2021
In the last decade, the number of internet users has doubled worldwide reaching 4.66 billion users in 2020. Here are 4 tips for staying safe online in a decade where technology has an even greater impact on our everyday lives.
Store passwords in a safe place
According to Dashlane, the average internet user in 2017 had 150 accounts requiring a password. By 2022, that number is set to double to an average of 300 accounts. Creating a unique password for every account you have is great in theory, but how can you possibly remember hundreds of passwords? Check out a digital vault like LastPass, Zoho, Dashlane or Keeper to create and keep track of unique passwords for each site you log in to. That means less time hitting “forgot password” and more time to getting to the content you care about.
Take control of your home network
Protect your in-home network from online threats. Check with your internet provider to find out what tools are available for managing your wifi at home. If you’re a Cox Panoramic Wifi customer, you can use the Cox Wifi app’s included Advanced Security service to stay vigilant about what’s going on with your network. Advanced Security is a smarter, more personalized way to safeguard your home wifi network from the dangers that live on the web. From securely viewing and changing your wifi name and password to keeping track of who’s on your network at any given time, the Panoramic Wifi app puts you in control.
