When you hear the term “personal hygiene,” chances are you think of basic routines such as staying clean, wearing deodorant and brushing your teeth. In today’s tech-driven world, another aspect of personal hygiene deserves more attention: cyber hygiene.
Cyber hygiene refers to the routine actions and practices to stay safe in our digital world. As more of our lives move online, from banking accounts to health records to social interactions, the importance of ensuring clean, secure digital habits has never been greater. No matter how familiar we are with cyber hygiene, we can take specific initiatives to protect ourselves. Here are three ways individuals of any experience level can work to improve their cyber hygiene habits
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Source:Palo Alto Unit 42
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