Today we all have cloud accounts. Our data and information is stored on the servers of different websites. Is this safe to store some private data like bank account numbers, PIN numbers of ATM cards, and many others? Let’s have a look.
Well,all online services use encryption to protect digital content. These algorithms are very hard to be cracked. In fact, hackers are more likely to breach online security because of our own carelessness.
The main reason is that mostly people use the same passwords for all their accounts. This means if any unauthorized person get into one of accounts, then he will soon have access to all other accounts. So, first step is to create strong passwords and different password for each of the account.
Creating a strong Password
The longer the better is the password. Avoid names, birth dates, pets, phone numbers, favourite film stars, sports person, etc.
Include upper and lower case alphabets, numerals, as well as special characters like @,#,$,%,etc.
Use phrases with words along with special characters and numerals. Use words from two different languages. This will make it easier to remember and harder to guess for any other person.
Example- Rasgulla#is&sweet
How to remember all your Passwords
Use a dedicated password manager-program that saves all your passwords in encrypted form so that no one, except you, can access them. You will need to remember one master password to access all your passwords.
Two step authentication
On many online services including Dropbox, Facebook, icloud, Google, Microsoft OneDrive and twitter, you can activate two-step authentication (under password and security settings in your account). With two-step, when you type your password, you will be asked to enter a one-time code that is either sent to your registered e-mail ID or phone number. The unauthorized person will not be able to login in your account. The second benefit is that you are automatically notified on your device or e-mail whenever a break-in attempt has been made on your account, you can change your password immediately.
SOME CLOUD STORAGES WITH SOLID ENCRYPTION
MEGA
Mega is a storage and file-hosting service that offers 50 GB of free online space and the ability to encrypt data before uploading it to its servers.This means that even the cloud storage provider can not view your data. Only the user who has the decryption key, can access and view the uploaded content.
TRESORIT
Tresorit provides end-to-end encryption and backup of data stored on your computer. First you will have to install its client software on your PC/Mac and create a free account.The service provides you with 5 GB of storage and the ability to upload encrypted files from your computer to its servers.
You can choose any folder you want to encrypt and sync-you have to
into the Tresorit dashboard.
These encrypted folders or “Tresors” can be shared securely with others via e-mail.The recipients also have to register with the service to view the folder’s content.
CONCLUSION
To use internet and cloud accounts efficiently, do not share your passwords with any person.
Choose strong passwords and different passwords for different account.
