With the rise of technology and social networking, not all the innovations they bring are beneficial. The dangers of the vast world of the Internet have increased dramatically. Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to attack us with our data. On the positive side, there are tools and guidelines that can help protect society from problems that arise while browsing – that is, during your journey as an Internet user.

Organizations such as the National Institute for Cyber Security (Incibe) help to prevent and deal with «cyber incidents» that may occur. To avoid accidents and make safe and responsible use of the Internet, the Asociación de Autoayuda Sanitaria (anefp) joins INCIBE in good cybersecurity habits and recommends a series of recommendations for good digital health.

Tips

Device updates: hardware updates are required to avoid accidents. It is very important to keep all apps updated and check the permissions they request before installing them.

Use complex passwords: some websites allow six-digit passwords, but we recommend that they be a bit more complex. It is also good advice to make changes from time to time and not to share.

Don’t connect to open Wi-Fi networks: IT experts agree that these types of networks open to the public are one of the main ways in which strangers access mobile devices and computers. Therefore, it is always better to use mobile data and VPNs (Virtual Private Network) and avoid using these public Wi-Fi networks to carry out operations that require the use of private data.

Check the URLs: before clicking on the Internet addresses that reach the furniture and transport it is advisable to check their legitimacy, being particularly careful when changing some of them, such as the L for the I.

Pay attention to SMS from banks and shipping companies: Lately it has become popular to impersonate entities. They send a warning about urgent matters such as that a package has been confiscated in customs or that you owe money.

Keep an eye on what we post: Almost everyone on the planet has an account on Twitter, Facebook, or other social networks. The problem is that we often do not think or pay attention to what we post, offering a lot of sensitive information about our private lives. It is very important to keep your profile private.

Antivirus: Always have an antivirus installed and updated.

If you follow these habits you can avoid big problems in the future and thus be able to enjoy and have a good digital health.