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      Top 4 Tips to Improve CyberSecurity at Home

      • Posted by POyelakin
      • Categories Cyber Basics
      • Date June 20, 2019

      There is no argument over the fact that the world of internet has made our lives easier. However, there certainly are a few strings attached. With the internet and multiple smart devices that we use on regular basis comes a security issue that is commonly known as the cyber threat. The good news, however, is that you can conveniently protect yourself against any of such criminal activities provided that you are following a few simple tips and tricks. Let us highlight a bunch of them for you in order to make sure that you are protected well against the cyber threat.

      Software Is Your Friend

      The first and the foremost thing that you must do in order to protect yourself against the cyber threat is to make use of the premium quality antivirus, antimalware, spyware, etc. solutions on the smart devices that you regularly use or are connected to the internet most of the times. Such applications ensure that unauthorized files, bugs, viruses, malware, which may jeopardize the security of your device are dealt with well in time.

      Passwords, Passwords, Passwords

      Remember that password protecting your accounts as well as your devices is not only useful when you have something to hide in your smart device, rather, they are much more useful to prevent unauthorized access. While using passwords for your accounts, make sure that you are using a strong one i-e at least 8 characters long that has a capital letter, a small letter, a number, and a special characters. Such passwords are just that much difficult to hack. While you can’t use such long passwords as your device code, an additional precautionary measure that you should against the cyber threat is to never leave your device unlocked and unattended.

      Incognito Mode Could Help

      In order to protect yourself against cyber threats, you must ensure that for sensitive browsing, you are always using your own devices. Such browsing includes banking, shopping, or anything that takes your financial or confidential information. In case of an emergency where you have to make use of a device that you don’t own for sensitive browsing, you should always make use of the incognito mode for enhanced protection.

      Monitor Your Social Networking Activity

      Last but not the least, remember that the majority of the times, you get to be a victim of the cyber threat because of the social networks. Criminals can befriend you on the social platforms and since we never think twice before sharing, they can get a lot of information about us via social networks. This is why it is recommended to be wary of sharing sensitive information on social platforms.

      Going through the tips and tricks for cybersecurity, you must have thought how convenient these are to follow. And yet, unfortunately, more often than not, we fail to implement these basic strategies to protect ourselves against the crimes. Now that you are familiar with how useful these could be, it is time to follow these tips and tricks like a religion.

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