Five security mistakes we all make (and how to stop)

Most online trouble doesn't come from genius hackers, but from small everyday mistakes. The good news is they're easy to fix once you spot them. Here are the most common ones.

The top slip-ups

Reusing the same password everywhere, ignoring updates, clicking links without looking, accepting every friend request, and leaving your location on all the time. Each one opens a small gap others can exploit.

Updates in particular aren't there to annoy you: they often patch known security holes. Putting off an update for weeks means leaving a door ajar longer than necessary.

One habit at a time

You don't need to change everything at once. Pick one mistake this week, fix it, then move to the next. Within a few weeks, you'll have transformed your online safety without even noticing.