ESET: The modern user of the technology knows he has to take everyday steps to keep his data and devices safe from malicious actions. Especially during the holiday season, where users are more alert, cyber criminals are lurking.
From the position of cybersecurity expert, ESET offers every user, from the most novice to the most experienced, 10 steps to repel attacks, making the work of cybercriminals really difficult.
1. Keep up to date the operating system, applications and security solution you use. Updates often include solutions for security flaws that have been found, so an attacker will not be able to exploit any known vulnerability in your system.
2. Use security solutions on computers, smartphones and tablets. At the same time, avoid using "pirated" software - other than being illegal, it is unlikely to offer adequate protection. Firewalls and antivirus will protect you from Trojans and other types of malware, as well as various detection technologies that lead to information leakage or theft.
3. Do backups on a regular basis – an external hard disc is a good solution – and keep them in a safe place. Make sure you don't keep your backup connected all the time, because if the computer gets infected with any kind of ransomware, files, even if they are stored in the cloud, can be affected. Useful information on creating backups can be found in the relevant guide.
4. Report Phishing emails and webpages that you may find from any browser you use. A corresponding reference should be made to the manufacturer of the antivirus you are using if it does not already recognize the site as a malicious gateway. This helps protect all users by alerting you of the dangers you have encountered.
5. Make sure you have strengths codes accessς, change them regularly, and do not use the same password for multiple accounts: this is the triptych that will keep your digital ID secure.
6. Turn it on double factor certification, which significantly increases security levels. If a cybercriminator manages to steal the password, it will not be able to cause significant damage, since it will have to enter yet another random code generated by this additional security level.
7. Examine it privacy in your social networks, checking whether you are sharing too many sensitive information, who you allow access to, and what rights you have granted on your personal information.
8. Regularly checking their condition bank accounts you can detect any irregularities or strange transactions such as having your card cloned or bank malware.
9. Make sure you are not subscribed to premium SMS services. Να θυμάστε ότι τα hoax, όπως συνέβη και με πρόσφατη περίπτωση στο WhatsApp που μετρά περισσότερα από 10 millions θύματα, έχουν τη δυνατότητα να εξαπατούν τους χρήστες, ωθώντας τους να γίνουν συνδρομητές σε υπηρεσίες λήψης SMS, για τα οποία φυσικά χρεώνονται.
10. Try to you are informed on security developments. If you know how hoaxes work, you can protect yourself better, and by discussing it with other users you help them stay protected too.
