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Security pros are like coaches who repeat the same bromides, but cyber hygiene can prevent the vast majority of breaches and compromises. For starters, consumers need to execute operating system and application updates when prompted. And they should also back up their data at least once a week, if not every day. It's also good to back up data on multiple cloud apps, such as Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Consumers also need to use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) whenever possible. Most web applications offer a 2FA option (consumers can check in the settings of the app), especially for e-commerce and gaming apps. Consumers might also try using a password manager and hardware-based authentication options like the YubiKey.
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