Now is a great time to spotlight some of the emerging threats to our data.
You dont need to be a tech expert or a cybersecurity enthusiast to take control of your data.
With user-friendly tools now widely available, improving your digital privacy is easier than ever.
VPN
By default, all of your internet traffic is unencrypted.
Wouldnt it be nice if you could do this for all your internet traffic?
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Well, thats where aVPN (Virtual Private web connection)comes in.
This traffic is then forwarded to its intended destination (like a site, service, or app).
A VPN isnt a foolproof privacy solution, but its a key part of any privacy setup.
However, youll need to ensure you pick a VPN provider that respects your privacy.
After all, youre trusting them with your internet traffic.
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Antivirus
With so many advanced cyber threats in the news, its easy to forget about the basics.
What is changing is how that malware is getting to your setup.
Bitdefender also makes short work of trackers and will steer you away from dodgy sites.
Password manager
Keepingthe same passwordsacross multiple websites is a one-way ticket to data theft.
If youre using unique passwords per site, that pop in of attack is completely shut down.
Of course, remembering a unique password for every single site you visit is out of the question.
Writing them down isnt a particularly secure answer either, and its annoying to manage on top of that.
This is where password managers come into play.
Theyre pretty versatile, too.
ExpressVPN Keys is included in your ExpressVPN subscription so try it today with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
If you want to take back your privacy, ditching free email services is a good first step.
So, whats the answer?
Hosting your own email service is a pain in the neck (trust me, Ive tried).
However, there are a few email services out there that take privacy seriously, but theyre usually paid.
Id recommend you check outProton Mail.
Better fire up a password manager just in case!
Encrypted mail can be sent to non-Proton Mail users, too, and protected with passwords.
Check it out for free or upgrade to a paid plan for more features.
Theres also plenty ofad-blocking toolsout there including my personal favorite,Ghostery.
Advanced users can get into the nuts and bolts, too, and check out tracking stats.
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