Five ways to keep safe online in the wake of AI-supercharged hacking

channelnewsasia.com ·2h ago

As a hacker-friendly bug was discovered in PHP code underlying a large portion of websites, experts offer advice on staying safe online. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is recommended, requiring two verification steps beyond a password. Unique passwords for each website and monitoring transactions are advised. Automatic updates for devices and home routers should be enabled to patch known vulnerabilities promptly.

Consumers must also be wary of phishing attempts, especially during high-profile cybersecurity threats, and avoid using the same passwords across different websites. Passkeys, which are unique to specific websites, offer a more secure alternative to traditional passwords.

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