These are the secrets that only cybersecurity professionals and hackers know

Some security measures are well-known. I don’t need to remind you to install that latest update on your computer, right? 

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1. Examine if your emails are being secretly copied by anyone 

I get calls to my cell phone every day national radio show From people who are concerned that someone is watching what they do.  

My first recommendation is to make sure your inbox has been locked down. If you suspect that your inbox is being accessed by an unknown user, here are some steps. 

Log in to email to access your account and security settings. 

You’ll find an option that allows you to view your recent login activity or login history. It will be labeled with “Recent Activity,” security, or login history. 

Pro tip: Use Gmail? Click the Details button next to the Last Account Activity at the bottom on any Gmail webpage. 

Check out the most recent logins. See anything that isn’t you or one of your devices? You may also be able to see strange locations. 

You should act quickly if you see a suspicious location or a device not yours. You must change your password. Make sure that you have two-factor authentication turned on. Log all devices from your account. 

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2. Make sure your printer didn’t get hacked 

Your printer, like your computer is a gold mine for hackers. Why? Many printers keep copies of documents that have been printed. Any cybercriminal could obtain copies of sensitive information like financial records. 

These are the signs that your printer is hacked. 

The printer begins printing blank pages or a lot of characters.  

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You see print jobs you didn’t start.  

Your printer’s settings have changed — and it wasn’t you. 

What should I do?  

Unplug your printer. Hold the Reset button (usually located on the printer’s bottom or back) and press and hold it.   

Press the Reset button while holding it. Plug the printer back in and turn it on. In about 20 seconds, lights will flash to indicate it’s done. 

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3. There’s a hidden location tracker on your iPhone 

I suggest you check out the Location settings Your phone. It will greatly reduce the GPS tracking. You cannot stop there.  

Your phone can tell you the time it will take to get to work or the time to reach the grocery store before you leave for your Saturday morning errands. This is part of the Significant Locations program. 

Apple claims this feature is available so that your phone can recognize places important to you and offer personalized services such as traffic routing or better Photos Memories. 

Here’s how to access it — and shut it down. 

Open your iPhone’s SettingsNext, tap. Privacy & Security. 

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Choose Services for Location. 

Scroll down and click System Services. 

Scroll down until your eyes see it Significant Locations Tap that. 

If you don’t want your iPhone to keep track of your whereabouts, slide the toggle next to Significant Locations to the Left To disable the setting. 

Do you want to get rid of this list? Follow these steps. 

4. If you lose your phone, you can wipe it 

It is a little creepy to think of your phone in someone’s hands. Imagine someone looking through your photos, videos and apps. 

You don’t have to worry about your phone being lost. Even if the phone never comes back, you can take steps to secure your data. 

To remotely erase an iPhone: 

Open iCloud.com/find Go to the Find iPhone feature. 

First, choose your lost device. Delete iPhone. 

Remotely erase your Android phone 

Go to android.com/find Log in to Google and create a Google account. Select your lost phone, and you’ll get information on its location. 

Select “Yes” when prompted Enable lock & erase. 

Choose Erase device To wipe its data. 

You can find more ways to recover, backup, or erase your phone by checking out my guide.e. 

5. Apps need you to share the juicy details 

Social media companies want to know your contact’s birthdays, photos, full names, email addresses, etc. Although they claim it is a useful tool for finding friends, your friends’ information is not yours. It’s up to them to decide what information to share.  

Companies can create so-called Shadow Profiles from their address books. Even if they don’t use these platforms, companies can still learn a lot from their contacts. This is some sneaky stuff. 

What can you do to make a difference? Apps shouldn’t have access to your phone contacts. Make sure to review which apps have access and then turn it off. Keep in mind that sharing information without authorization is a violation of privacy. Real You will reap the benefits  

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