Recently, information about the world’s largest hacker attack was revealed. In this case, more than 16 billion passwords of Google and Facebook users were leaked. Due to this, there was a lot of fear among users. Apart from this, the users’ data and online security were concerned. Because the users were in trouble due to leaking passwords of banking, social media, email and other account passwords. Hackers try to steal users’ passwords and data using different methods. Now we are going to tell you about some of the methods that use hacker users’ passwords and data to steal. (Photo courtesy – Pinterest)

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Phishing

The most common method is to fishing users’ data. In this, hackers try to pull users into their trap by making fake emails, websites or messages and steal users’ information. For example, you can have a email that looks like your bank or social media site and requests a password reset or verification. When you click on this link and enter the password all your information reaches hackers.

Data Breach

Often hackers attack the server of large companies and steal information from millions of users. These include important information such as email, username and password. If you have created an account on a website that is violated, your password may also leak.

Keylogger

This is a kind of malware. This records all the information you are typing on the keyboard. When you enter your account password on any website, Kelogger steals this information and convey it to the hacker. Such events usually occur through spam links, infected websites or third-party software. This malware enters your phone through a third party software.

Brute Force Attack

In this method hackers estimate the passwords of the users and considers the combination. Easy and common passwords (such as 123456 or Password123) easily break into the Brunet Force attacks. That is why it is very important to have a strong password.

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Public Wi-Fi

When you use public Y -Fi, the data transferred from your device reaches the hackers very easily.

Safe

• Use a strong and unique password.
• Place the Two-Factor Authentication (2fa) on.
• Do not click on any suspected mail or link.
• Do not log in to a public Wi-Fi.
• Be sure to have antivirus and security software on your device.