Cybersecurity and Privacy
When talking about the modern world, one must highlight areas such as cybersecurity and privacy. Data breaches, identity theft, and cyberattacks look like to be on the rise which only makes it more crucial to protect both one’s professional and personal information. Here is a steer-by-steer guide for people to follow to better themselves in the online space.
Step 1: Get Acquainted with the Basics of Cybersecurity
What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity comprises efforts that are aimed at defending computers, networks, and files from unauthorized access, theft, or even damage.
Key Threats to Be Aware Of:
Malware: including viruses, ransomware and spyware
Phishing: Deceptive attempts towards stealing private data
Data Breaches: illegitimate acquirement of sensitive data
Social engineering: Psychological techniques aimed at making customers part with their information
Step 2: Secure Your Devices
Use Strong Passwords:
Try fashioning a password of more than 12 characters and mixing alphabets, numbers,,s and symbols together
Try and avoid the use of personal information such as one’s birthdate or one’s name as these can still be easily guessed.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
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This is ad add-a-second form that you have to verify in order to ccompletee required action such as a code that is sent to your mobile device.
Keep Your Software Updated:
Make a point of all updates for your operating system and mobile applications as well as antivirus.
