CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — The World Wide Web can be a magical place, but lurking within the shadows of this vast kingdom of information are the dark forces of hackers, scammers, viruses and other cybersecurity threats. InfoWest seeks to empower customers to outsmart malicious invaders and safeguard their digital secrets.

“Technology progresses pretty quickly,” said Jeff Ferrin, director of support operations for InfoWest. “It’s a good idea to stay on top of things so your information isn’t at risk.”

As Southern Utah’s “Internet People,” the experts at InfoWest are committed to providing the ultimate internet experience one customer at a time. Take a journey to protect your digital realm with these four powerful spells from your local masters of online security.

Strengthen your Wi-Fi network

Safeguard your home Wi-Fi network with a robust password, making your devices impervious to unauthorized access. You can further enhance protection by customizing the default username and password of your router’s admin settings.

Fortify your router with WPA3 encryption, if supported, to enhance its defenses. The next generation of Wi-Fi security, WPA3 provides better protection against attacks. Keeping your router’s firmware updated also helps shield it from digital threats.

Enchant your passwords

Protect your online accounts with strong, unique passwords. Cast a spell of complexity by combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and characters.

Avoid using easily guessable information like names or significant dates. Rather than writing your passwords down or trying to remember them all, you can harness the magic of password managers to securely store and share your incantations across multiple devices.

Apply security patches to your devices

Keep your devices updated with the latest security patches to protect against known vulnerabilities. Every device connected to Wi-Fi in your house, from phones and computers to smart thermostats and TVs, requires security updates on a regular basis.

While many devices install security patches automatically or prompt the user for permission, others require you to stay vigilant. Regularly check for firmware updates for your smart home devices and install them promptly.

Summon multi-factor authentication 

The power of multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of defense to your digital kingdom. Most websites and apps that use your personal information now offer this security enhancement to reduce the likelihood of a successful cyberattack.

Going beyond the protection of a password, multi-factor authentication requires a second form of identity verification, such as facial recognition or a code sent to your mobile device. Multi-factor authentication fortifies your accounts, even if your passwords are compromised, creating a potent shield of security for your most important data.

As Southern Utah’s “Internet People,” the experts at InfoWest are committed to providing the ultimate internet experience one customer at a time. The company helps subscribers keep up with today’s fast-paced digital world by offering reliable Wi-Fi for all your devices.

InfoWest’s residential internet service is better than ever before, with no data caps, no bandwidth metering and speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second in areas where fiber connectivity is available. Plus, customers can dial the 24/7 support hotline for tech help from a local expert. 

“We would love to assist anyone needing tech support,” Ferrin said. “We’ll take the time to do anything we can to help our subscribers be safer online. Whatever they need, we’re here to help.”

Learn more about InfoWest’s products, services and community outreach on their website.

Written by ALEXA MORGAN for St. George News.

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