Protection from Cyber Threats
- We need to get very conscious about the malware, phishing, DDoS attacks, data breaches and fraud email because they are the first weapon used by cyber criminals to attack into our system. We always need to check the sources of links sent to us and the mail we are receiving, if it’s suspicious we need to spam the mail. We need to be also careful about malware application because they can steal hefty of our data from the system.
- We should always Use strong and complex passwords for our login accounts that are made with several combinations so that they cannot be broken easily by the cyber criminals and we can stay safe from them.
- We should enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) wherever possible because it gives us an extra protection from the hackers and secure our data. It can also inform us about an unidentified login to any of our accounts which can help us to block them.
- It is mandatory to keep the software updated of the application we are using to access our login because the updated version always help us to protect us from such cyber activity.
- We should try to use the secure networks rather than the public network or open network that can help the cyber criminals to access and attack on our system and steal our data.
- We need to secure our devices by Installing regular security updates software on all our devices and we need to protect our data by using firewalls and encryption.
- It is important to Stay Informed about the latest cybersecurity news and trends by following reputable sources for information and know about the necessary security measures from them.
- We need regular backups of our important files and data to protect them against data loss in case of our system failure or any cyber-attack on us.
- It is recommended to only visit the official websites and be aware and informed while downloading files or clicking on the ads shown online. We should avoid visiting suspicious or potentially malicious websites which can cause virus and steal our data.
What is Cyber Security Awareness?
Cyber Security Awareness is a method to read the types of threats and implement the protection against such threats from the internet to protect our privacy and secure our data. Internet is used by us on regular basis and we all are aware of the security threats on the internet. We need to protect our privacy from such cyber attacks.
As the world of cyber is getting huge, the threats to us also increases on the regular basis and we need to be protective against such attacks. The internet and connectivity devices are making our life easier, but they also bring danger online.
A cyber security awareness is an important to protect our data from the cyber attacks, and unknown login. We need to get aware from the online threats like phishing and malware that cybercriminals use to steal our data. We need to identify and avoid frauds that are conducted online, via email, or on social media.