User blog:Jerricks/Tips for keeping your account safe from ProgrammingUniverse

So recently a user which many of you may know, has been tracing people's ip addresses and gaining access to their computers through illicit means.

I would like to start off by saying that we will take ever action available to us and those serious about pressing legal charges against him for his actions may set up initial contact with me via my message wall.

Anyways here are some tips on protecting yourself from him and other hackers. 1: change your IP address, this seems to be a part of how he is gaining access to people's computers, if you change it regularly this may limit your risk. 2: Use a different password for everything. Or at the very least have a unique password for your email and for you banking. If you use the same password for everything then all he needs to do is figure out your password on one thing. 3: Logout of your wiki account (and all other online profiles) when you aren't using it. Even if he does manage to access your computer he won't be able to impersonate you online. 4: Shutdown and unplug your computer when you are not using it. When your computer is shutoff there is absolutely no way for ProgrammingUniverse or other hackers to gain access to the contents on them via the internet. This will allow you peace of mind when you are not online. 5: Use a secured wifi network with a decent firewall system in place. Just sound advice in general. 6: have up to date antivirus software and run a full scan daily.

If you have more suggestions feel free to leave them in the comments. Remember that these are simply things you can do to significantly reduce your risk of being attacked by ProgrammingUniverse. They do not ensure total safety.

Anybody with information regarding ProgrammingUniverse is encouraged to comeforward with it. Actions have consequences and I am trying to make sure ProgrammingUniverse faces the appropriate consequences for his recent actions here on the wiki.