Hackers can make a ton of money by selling your private information on underground forums. It’s possible that your passwords are being sold on the Dark Web right now. That’s why you should run a cybersecurity check now and then.
First, though, you’ll want to confirm whether or not you’re in danger. That’s where this helpful guide comes in. Follow this three-step strategy to make sure you’re safe.
Are your passwords being sold? Here’s how to find out
Luckily, there are a lot of free resources in your toolkit. These can help if you’re Googling, “Find out if my password has been compromised” or “How to find out if my password was stolen.”
Hunting down stolen information can be difficult. You need to take a few extra steps to access the Dark Web. For example, you might need a Tor browser, which reroutes your internet traffic for maximum privacy.
The Dark Web is full of non-indexed websites. In other words, standard search engines can’t find them, so they won’t appear in typical search results. Most of us spend our time on the surface web, which refers to websites you can discover through standard search engines.
Let’s start with a helpful resource that can store your passwords and keep you safe.
There’s just one complication. When you create a new password for every account, it can be hard to remember them all. Password managers are a handy place to store unique account credentials. They have all your passwords in one place.
Research the best indoor security cameras and you’ll get many results. One way to cut through the nonsense and hone in on what you want is by asking yourself which indoor security camera features you need.
Ransomware doesn’t make the news unless it’s a national threat like the Colonial Pipeline attack. But regardless of how big an attack is, there’s only one way to protect yourself and your organization.
You’ve got mail:Psychologists say those who aim for “Inbox Zero,” aka no unread email, might be perfectionists craving control. If you let unread emails pile up, you might be more laid-back and focused on priorities over organization. Some people even get more stressed trying to keep a clear inbox. Try as I might, I’m not an “Inbox Zero” gal.
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The first episode of a two-part series on a world most have only heard about: The Dark Web. We tell the story of an organization that lost its innocence after losing thousands of dollars. Discover how The Dark Web is allowing crime to run rampant.
