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Data breaches and hacks get all the headlines, but there are plenty of lesser-known cyber dangers that can do serious damage if you’re unaware of them.

Here are 7 to look out for—and how you can avoid getting caught out 1/ wired.trib.al/s9vX3by
Malicious Charging Cables
Be careful buying non-standard charging cables. Fake Lightning cables that look just like the genuine products can give hackers remote access once they're plugged in. Once a user agrees to "trust this computer," they’re in 2/ wired.trib.al/s9vX3by
Untrusted Browser Extensions
Pick the wrong extension and it could sell your browsing data or install software you don't want. Keep the number of browser extensions you have to a minimum and be sure to check the permissions that they ask for
3/ wired.trib.al/s9vX3by
Bogus Online Quizzes
Finding out which Hogwarts house you'd get into seems like harmless fun, but that quiz could harvest your data. They’ve been used to build profiles of people and their friends, so be wary of any quiz that requests personal info 4/ wired.trib.al/s9vX3by
Zombie Accounts
Every social media account you abandon is another one that could be hacked. Make sure you shut down these accounts rather than just uninstalling the app. You should also run an audit on the third-party apps linked to your accounts 5/ wired.trib.al/s9vX3by
Rogue USB Sticks
They may not look dangerous, but these portable drives can carry major threats.
Don’t connect a USB drive to your comp if you're not absolutely sure where it's from. If you have to, run a virus scan on them before doing anything 6/ wired.trib.al/s9vX3by
Leaky Photo Uploads
While lots of apps (Instagram and Facebook) strip out the location data in photos, some (Google Photos) can keep it embedded in the file. Even info such as which road you live on can be used to run an identity theft scam 7/ wired.trib.al/s9vX3by
Smart Home Snooping
Smart devices are yet another set of gadgets for hackers to target. To keep them out of your home, make sure your devices and router are up to date with the latest software. And if they need passwords, make a new, complicated one 8/ wired.trib.al/s9vX3by
The internet is a dangerous place, but we’re here to help. This all-encompassing guide has everything you need to know to stay safe on the web 9/ wired.trib.al/XYmdlPh
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