Hacking remains a threat to many people. There are many ways hackers get to you. Knowing how to block them is the first thing everyone should do to stay protected. 

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Here are five ways to protect yourself from online hacking;

Turn off your GPS

This the first thing you should do when using the internet. Turning off your GPS will help you stay anonymous, no one will know your location. Hiding your location makes you safe when doing your work online.

Turn on private browsing modes

This is the best way to remain undetected when you are online. This mode doesn’t track a user’s online activity. However, you can use other browsers such as Tor that doesn’t allow cookies or pop-ups. 

Make social media accounts private

Always make your social media accounts private. This will help limit the information people will see about you on your accounts. More so, it will limit people going into your accounts whenever they feel like. 

Always log out

Sometimes, people will forget to log out of their social media accounts when using public computers. This is the last thing you should do if you don’t want to be hacked. Always log out from your accounts to remain safe online. 

Avoid spam emails

Some hackers use spam emails to get to their targets. Always avoid such emails to remain safe. Delete them immediately they get into your computer or phone. More so, always avoid clicking on links in emails that look suspicious.