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As a freelancer in any industry, you are likely more susceptible to hackers and cybercrime than many other professions. Not only are you pulling in a constant stream of customer data, but as a worker on the go, you likely work exclusively in the digital realm with all of your information in the online space. That means that you are basically presenting data on a silver platter for cybercriminals to find and use for malicious purposes.
If you take your business seriously, then cybersecurity needs to be your top priority, not only for your clients but also for the stability of your own enterprise. Luckily, you can stay out of the way of cybercriminals by implementing a few basic security features along with an understanding of common threats. We’ll explain both solutions below.
Protect Client Data
It is important to remember that just about any piece of client data can be used by cybercriminals to cause havoc. Credit card and social security numbers are especially dangerous, as they can be used to take out fraudulent loans and commit identity fraud that could lead to financial and emotional issues as your customers frantically try to get their life back together.
Keep in mind that it is not only the data you acquire from customers that need to be protected. As a freelancer, you are likely working on many different websites with many different companies, and the cookies and browsing breadcrumbs you leave behind are a
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