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5 Common Online Security Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Hey everyone ๐Ÿ‘‹

Iโ€™m Shervin, the developer behind DigitalSecurity โ€” an AI-powered cybersecurity app that helps people stay safe online ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

Today I want to share 5 common mistakes that many people make when it comes to online security โ€” and how to avoid them ๐Ÿ”’


1๏ธโƒฃ Using Weak or Reused Passwords

Itโ€™s one of the biggest security risks!

Always use strong, unique passwords for every website.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Tip: use a password manager to keep them safe.


2๏ธโƒฃ Ignoring Software Updates

Outdated software often has known vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit.

Keep your system and apps updated regularly.


3๏ธโƒฃ Clicking Suspicious Links

Never click unknown links in emails, messages, or ads.

Many phishing attacks start this way โš ๏ธ


4๏ธโƒฃ Using Public Wi-Fi Without Protection

Free Wi-Fi networks are not safe!

Avoid logging into important accounts while using them, or use a VPN instead.


5๏ธโƒฃ Not Using Smart Security Tools

Even if youโ€™re careful, threats can still happen.

Thatโ€™s why I built DigitalSecurity โ€” an AI-based tool that detects and blocks online dangers in real time ๐Ÿค–


๐Ÿ‘‰ Check out the project here:

https://github.com/shervinbaghervand33-del/DigitalSecurity

Stay safe, stay smart, and protect your digital world ๐ŸŒ

โ€” Shervin

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