5 Mistakes That Could Get You Hacked

A "legal hacker" was asked to name the top five mistakes.

Hackers are so common now, companies even have to hire legit ones to test their system and make sure it’s not vulnerable. One of those “legal hackers” was asked to name the top five mistakes that can get you hacked…here’s what they listed.

1.  Out-of-date software.  A lot of those updates include security fixes.  You’re much more vulnerable if you haven’t updated your operating system in a while.

2.  Reusing passwords.  We hear it a lot because it’s true.  Once someone hacks into a site and gets your password, it ends up on the dark web.  Then other hackers will try it everywhere.

3.  Oversharing on social media.  With enough info…like your mom’s maiden name…they can even convince your phone company to switch your number to a new phone.  If that happens, they can access basically everything.

4.  Using unsecured WiFi.  It’s a lot easier to eavesdrop and steal info when you’re browsing the internet at public places.

5.  Clicking on suspicious links.  You’ve seen them in spam emails and iffy text messages.  Clicking them can open you up to phishing attacks.