How to Stay Safe from Hackers – Easy Tips
Today, we do many things online — like talking to friends, shopping, using the bank, or saving photos. We use phones and computers every day. Some bad people online are called hackers. They want to take your things.
They try to get into your accounts to take money, pictures, or private info.
Do not worry! You do not need to be smart with computers to stay safe. Just follow some simple steps.
Here are easy ways to protect yourself from hackers.
Use Strong Passwords
Make strong passwords for all your accounts.
A strong password:
Is long (10 letters or more)
Has big and small letters
Has numbers and symbols (like ! or @)
Do not use easy passwords like your name.
Do not use the same password for everything. Use different ones.
Use a Password Manager
It is hard to remember many passwords.
A password manager is an app that:
Saves your passwords
Makes strong passwords for you
You only need to remember one password
It keeps everything safe.
Turn On Two-Step Login (2FA)
This makes your account safer.
After you type your password, you also:
Get a code on your phone or email
Type the code to finish logging in
Only you get the code, so hackers can’t get in.
Turn this on for your email, bank, and social media. After you enter your password, the site will ask for a code. The code comes to your phone or email.
If someone knows your password, they can not get in without the code.
Turn on two-step login for your accounts.
Keep Your Phone and Apps Updated
When your phone says: “Update available”, do not wait.
Click “Update”.
Old phones and apps can have problems. Hackers can use these problems to get in.
Do not Click on Weird Links
Hackers send fake messages.
They may say:
“Your bank is blocked. Click here.”
“You won a prize!”
Do not click links from strangers.
If a message seems scary, it is not real.
Do not Share Personal Info Online
Many people post everything on social media — birthday, mother’s name, pet’s name, favourite colour, school name, etc. Hackers can use this info to guess your passwords .
Try not to share too much online. Keep your accounts private.
Use Antivirus App
An antivirus app helps protect your device from harmful apps or files. These can come from fake websites or downloads. Antivirus scans your phone or computer and removes any dangerous things.
There are free and paid antivirus apps available. Use any good one and keep it updated.
Watch out for free Wi-Fi.
It is not safe.
Bad people can see you.
So, when using free Wi-Fi:
🚫 Do not check your bank
🚫 Do not open private accounts
If you travel a lot, use a VPN app to stay safe.
Log Out When You’re Done
If you use your account on:
A friend’s phone
A public computer
👉 Log out when you finish.
If you do not, someone else can open your account. Also, clear the history and saved passwords.
Leaving your account open means someone else can easily get in after you leave.
Check Your Accounts Regularly
Sometimes, you do not know if someone used your account. So, check your account often.
Look for things you did not do — like emails or messages.
If you see something wrong, change your password now.
Delete Old Accounts
We make many accounts and then forget them.
But old accounts can be easy for hackers to break into.
So, delete accounts you don’t use anymore.
Fewer accounts mean less chance for hackers.
Save Your Important Files
Hackers can block access to your files and demand payment to unlock them.
If you keep a copy on a USB or online, you won’t lose them.
✅ Easy Safety Tips:
Use strong, different passwords.
Use a password app.
Turn on 2-step login.
Update your phone and apps.
Do not open strange links.
Do not share too much online.
Use antivirus and VPN.
Always log out on others’ devices.
Check your accounts.
Final Words
Hackers try to trick you.
You can stay safe.
You do not need to be smart with computers.
Just do these easy steps every day.
You are in charge of your safety.
Protect your accounts and your peace of mind.
