1 Use Strong Credentials and a Password Manager
Many of us tend to use the same passwords for every login online. Stop doing that, please. Using the same password everywhere leaves you open to attacks. Instead, get a password manager, even a free one, and it will help you create strong, lengthy, unique passwords for your many online logins. Password managers not only generate and remember strong passwords for you, but also fill them in automatically on login pages in a secure way.
2 Set Up Multi-factor Authentication Wherever Possible
If a malicious actor gets a hold of your login information, stop them in their tracks with multi-factor authentication. Multi-factor means you need more than one factor to log in to an account. Typically, we think of three different factors: something that you know, something you are, or something you have. Something you know is typically a password. Something you have can be a physical security key or an authenticator app on your phone. Something you are can be a fingerprint scan or facial recognition.
3 Install a Security Suite
Using security software can mitigate some of the damage done by determined hackers. A robust security suite fights off malware, adware, and spyware and provides some phishing protection. Remember that vigilant personal habits online are essential, too, such as not opening spam emails and avoiding unsecured websites.