John Wilkinson

Online hacking can be a problem if you spend much time online. There are safeguards that you can take to avoid it. The website of Texas State's I-T department provides several tips on how to stay safe while using email and the cloud. For example, you can change your password frequently and stay current with updates. Also, if you use a computer that other people have access to, it's a good idea to log off your accounts before leaving. Security officials also advise users not to assume that files loaded to the cloud are secure. There have been several news accounts lately of users having their privacy invaded by hackers.