It is very important to safeguard the user personal information and online activities. To avoid your account being hacked here are the few suggestions mentioned below:
1) Strong password: The user have to create a unique password which includes a mix of upper and lower case letters, symbols and numbers.
2) Change password: The users have to change the password time to time (once in two months is recommended) in order protect their account from hacking.
3) Use a secure connection: when you log in to your bigpond accounts ensure that the website which you use is HHTS (a secure, encrypted connection).
4) Update your software and device: It is required to update the latest software in your device. Updating the software in the device helps to protect against vulnerabilities.
5) Be cautious with emails and links: The hackers will send you email attachment or links and ask you for account credentials. So be careful and verify the sender’s authenticity before taking any actions.
6) Enable Two-factor Authentication (2FA): If you need an additional layer of security then you must activate 2FA on your Bigpond account. By activating 2FA one time code verification will be sent to your mobile device while logging in to your Bigpond email account.
7) Log out from shared computers: Make sure that you always log out your Bigpond account after using public or shared computer or devices.
These are the following steps where a user can avoid their Bigpond account to be hacked. If you need more information regarding to protect Bigpond account from hacking then our Bigpond Customer Care is there to help and solve your issues.
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