Steemit is a God secured platform, Yes we all know that. But there are some things we do that put our steemit account in danger of getting hacked.
However, Today I will be introducing you to various ways to protecting your steemit account from getting hacked.
It is certain that if your steemit account should be hacked, it is from you.
Ways in which hacker explore their target:
Operating System (OS) vunerabilities.
Bugged mail messages.
network sniffing.
physical abuse.
How do you prevent your account from been hacked:
Note: your steemit account password is already strong enough, so you will not be needing a new password.
- Get two step gmail verification
Two step verification is obviously one of the latest security measure on gmail, whatsapp etc. This help to reduce the risk of your gmail account getting hacked, as 70% of steemit user would prefer to hide there password on there account, to avoid the stress of retyping there password often.
- Getting your Operating System up to date
Have you ever imagined why windows keep releasing newer version of there OS, from time to time?
Have you ever thought on, why do we have various versions of windows?
This is because of various threats noticed in the previous version.
Therefore, using a non up to date OS, gives your attacker almost a easy access to your account with just a few hit on metasploit or even smaller tools.
- Use a trusted antivirus
Anti virus plays a large role in keeping your system or device out of troubles such as virus, worm, trojan etc.
However, Bitdefender or kapersky might really be a good choice. So:
a) Do yourself a favour of getting one.
b) Ensure you scan all mail from all unidentified and untrusted senders.
- Never entrusted your device to a stranger
Human been can never be predicted, we can be bad, good, weak, strong or even evil.
the bad guy will not label there head with 'I am a bad guy'.
Therefore, trust nobody, security is your right, is your role.
HAPPY STEEMING!
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thanks for the hint its really helpful
Hey @trillion001, gotta love Steemit! Still awesome platform and community and it's nice having great people contribute so we all benefit. Keep up the good work! Cheers!
Wow @trillion001, nice write up indeed ;find this helpful. Keep up the good work. Steemit community really cool.
I was been sent a link to click by a follower here immediately on my first introduction which I later discovered harbor some trojans.
Steemit need monitoring some activities too
Thanks
am really sorry for that (trojan), I hope it does not course you much damage.
thank you! cheers!
thanks, just done that