Tuesday, February 9 is Safer Internet Day. According to experts, we still have a number of challenges to overcome to make the internet safer for everyone.
Being safe on the internet
Even though the internet has never been as safe as it is today, there are still plenty of security risks to watch out for as hackers become more sophisticated in their techniques. Experts advise to always be alert when surfing the web and to treat your login details and information as sacred.
"People just need to be aware and use common sense," Ralph Pisani, president of Exabeam, told Lifewire in a phone interview. "If something looks out of the ordinary, slow down. A lot of what's trying to harm us is trying to fool us or mislead us."
The 16th annual Safer Internet Day aims to educate people about safety, privacy and security on the internet. The day has grown to span over 150 countries, with companies including Facebook, Amazon, TikTok, Google and more participating.
