Is your personal information safe from hackers?

Are you sure about that?

A recent ZDNet survey found 62% of IT workers think your biggest security threat is YOU thanks to weak passwords and opening dangerous emails.

Gizmodo has some other common mistakes to avoid:

You’re not protecting your phone’s lock screen The worst thing you can do is not use a password at all because if you lose your phone, someone can steal everything (and you probably have a lot of saved passwords in there).

Also be careful about people looking over your shoulder to steal your password. Ideally, your phone should have a six-digit code, not four…and don’t do a “pattern unlock” where you connect dots on a grid because they’re much easier to guess just by imitating your movements.

You’re not using two-step authentication Two-step authentication is when you have to verify your identity again before you can access an app or website. It’s easy to set up, and it makes things a lot safer.

You share too much info on social media Things like your pet’s name or your parents’ anniversary are common security questions so be careful what you post online, because hackers can use it against you.

You use free WiFi at places like Starbucks Who doesn’t, right? Public networks make it easier on hackers, especially if there’s no password on your phone.  So if you use free WiFi a lot, think about buying a VPN subscription to get an added layer of security by masking your IP address.

Stay safe out there, kids!