Technology has greatly changed the way we do things. We spend more time in front of the computer and we also spend more time doing more online tasks. Nowadays, we no longer need to travel as far to be able to carry out some administrative task. We can access our online bank, we can make requests from public administration portals, not to mention that all our purchases can be made without having to leave home. All these changes demand much more adaptation and, above all, more attention when doing online tasks, since our business and personal information is increasingly exposed.
While it is true, there is no 100% reliable formula that allows us to protect our device from any attack . Social networks do not help protect our privacy either. We share more and more information about ourselves. Where we are, when we are on vacation, where we travel, what we eat, places we frequent most… There is a lot of personal information that can be obtained through this channel. But it is true that there are several techniques and formulas that can help us protect our devices and our privacy.
Here are some of our tips to protect yourself from a cyber attack!
- When browsing the Internet, avoid clicking on any ads! Depending on the pages you visit, you may encounter suspicious ads. Avoid browsing these pages and clicking on any links that you do not consider completely safe.
- Keep your antivirus up to date on all devices where you are using the internet! It’s for your safety! It will warn you every time a file may contain dangerous content.
- Passwords… keep them complex! Avoid using passwords that are too easy and simple. Always use a different one for each device and for each channel you want to access. Remember that by always using the same one, you will be putting all your channels at risk.
- Avoid giving out personal information. Above all, avoid doing so on social networks or websites that you do not know.
- Downloading pirated content can be a mistake. Many files downloaded without a license can be bundled with malware. For this reason, we always advise you to enjoy legal and safe content.
These are just a few of the many tips you could follow to prevent your devices from being attacked.