Their best answers are below:
1.
Needless to say, using the same password on all of those sites would not be very secure.
Enter the password manager to save the day!
I use LastPass and its great.
David Boehl,GraphicBomb
2.
If you decide to share information, utilize strong passwords and enable multi-factor authentication to safeguard sensitive information.
Stephen Beach,Craft Impact Marketing
3.
Avoid clicking on links
Stay away from any links that ask for information or payment to be updated.
John Rampton,Calendar
4.
Be diligent, aware, and cautious
Hacker and identity thieves are becoming more clever.
Thats why it is important to inform customers of their tricks.
The best way to protect identity and information is to check every email or inquiry.
Dont assume that its from a company or someone you know.
Peter Daisyme, Hostt
5.
It may seem tedious, but it is better than getting hacked on your accounts.
Sweta Patel,Startup Growth Mode
6.
Its even more important to take steps to do stop them.
Having your information stored on a cloud so that only certain IP addresses/devices can access it is another way.
Jared Weitz,United Capital Source Inc.
7.
This is a quick way for cyber-attackers to get this data.
Blair Thomas,eMerchantBroker
8.
Google the company or product name along with the words complaints, scam, review, etc.
That way you’ve got the option to double-check the company is legit before you make a decision.
Chris Christoff,MonsterInsights
9.
John Turner,SeedProd LLC
10.
Blair Williams,MemberPress
11.
Up to 43 percent of login attempts on most sites are bad guys trying out stolen passwords!
Mix it up and choose passwords that are easy to remember, but hard to guess.
Jen Cadmus,The Dialog Lab
12.
Stick with reputable sites
Anyone who watches the news will know your data is never 100 percent safe.
There are all manner of ways people can get hold of your personal details.
After all, its in their interests to do so.
Stay away from sites that do not feel right, no matter how good the offer is.
Thomas Smale,FE International
13.
This will also help to ease your mind since youll know that your digital paper trail has been reduced.
Bryce Welker,CPA Exam Guy
14.
Take all of the best-in-practice privacy actions (unique passwords, two-factor authorization, etc.).
Start from scratch so you build your online presence the right way.
Aaron Schwartz,Passport
15.
Its alarming what information is available about you for less than $50.
Pay a company like Brand Yourself or Delete Me to remove you from these listings or do it yourself.
Stop giving out your home address, phone and email and instead give out a P.O.
Box, junk email address and Google Voice number.
Learn more at yec.co.
