Nord VPN recently posted a highly pertinent article about Bad Internet Behaviours authored by Aurelija Andriekutė.
The article addresses twenty bad internet behaviours that are prolific amongst internet users.
1. Using the same password for everything
2. Ignoring software updates
3. Downloading free software
4. Not using two-factor authentication
5. No lock screen protection
6. No computer password
7. No antivirus and antimalware
8. Uploading files to the cloud as they are
9. Clicking on links in strange emails
10. Downloading attachments without thinking
11. Using HTTP sites
12. Checking your bank account on public Wi-Fi
13. Clicking on virus warning pop-ups
14. Using “123456” as your password
15. Downloading files from sketchy sites
16. Weak Wi-Fi password
17. Agreeing to all terms on software install
18. Dismissing privacy concerns
19. Thinking your smartphone is inherently secure
20. Not using a VPN when using public Wi-Fi
As an MSP GroupSupport regularly encounter these issues amongst clients and users that we interact with.
NordVPN discuss these issues in detail as well as providing suggestions for breaking these bad habits.
GroupSupport reiterates the importance of ensuring collectively we all move away from these bad internet behaviours and foster safer practices for the benefit of the all internet users.
For the full article visit https://nordvpn.com/blog/20-bad-internet-habits-and-solutions/?utm_source=Education&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BadHabits_Gif#head1
