2016 is almost done and
year 2017 winds its beginning. A brand new year will unfold, are we ready
enough to protect ourselves from cyberattacks
once again?
Cybercriminals will certainly come up with newest unlawful schemes to
deceive people. And we must be aware and mindful enough to protect ourselves
from such threats.
I prepared some tips to
protect yourself from cyberattacks:
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One of the most important things to
remember is that never give your personal and financial information right away
when buying or selling online. Check their background first and purchase from a
reputable and well-established sellers only.
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Be cautious and discreet online. Do not
share too much information about yourself on the internet and keep your
personal and financial information private. Cybercriminals will definitely use
that information to their advantage.
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“Generate a strong password” or “Create a
strong password” are advice we constantly
see online. Setting a strong password is important because it can stop or
prevent various cyberattacks on your
online accounts. Do not use passwords that are obvious and very predictable, if
you use the same passwords on all of your online accounts then it will become
easy for thieves to gain access and wreak havoc on your personal and financial
life. You wouldn’t want that to happen
right?
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Do not let your guard down when using
social networking sites because cybercriminals are lurking there. Your privacy and security could be in
danger so make sure to optimize your privacy settings.
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This may be a bit simple but make an
effort to set a lock on your computer as well to the other electronic devices
you have.
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Opening email attachments and links can
be harmful because they sometimes carry spyware and malware such as Trojan
horses, worms and viruses that can infect
your computer and steal private information from you. It is better to ignore
and delete emails from unknown senders.
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Understand and avoid the dangers of
downloading free apps on your mobile phone. Free apps could contain harmful
code that can damage your mobile device and compromise your personal data and
expose it to identity thefts.
There’s
no limit to all of the things we can do online to make our life more
convenient. However, it can also make us susceptible to frauds and scams. If
you notice any suspicious activity and became a victim, quickly report it to
local authorities.
