Securing your servers and networks and protecting your privacy from online criminals has become an onerous task these days. Hackers and scammers have been inventing new ways to break into the company’s accounts and system, for the money. The thing is hacking has turned into a profitable business, and people from all across the globe have been trying their luck in this ‘profession’. From SMEs to big tech conglomerates, privacy has more or less become an increasingly rare commodity, and hackers are exploiting personal and business information.
According to a study, online criminals will exploit any opportunity at hand and hurt people by manipulating their identities. Typically, most cybercriminals steal sensitive data for money that would be acquired either through taking ransom or selling the information on the dark web for money, which accounts for 77% of total online security breaches. You may be surprised to know that 15% of cases were reported in 2016 against cybercriminals who went on stealing others’ information for personal reasons.
The Growing Use of Social Media Apps and Cybersecurity
The growing popularity of social media and tempting social apps such as Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, etc. where have brought people together and provided a playground to interact with each other seamlessly have also created a lot of troubles from them. The internet and social media, where are a blessing, are also a curse! How? They have a dark side that can hurt people’s image and reputation and damage them both emotionally and physically, which is why there should not be any compromises on one’s online security. Also, people have to realize that they need to prevent shady individuals, online con artists, and cybercriminals from entering their system and networks.
The fact is the bad guys want to steal from you no matter how they are going to make that possible. Once, they had to hold on to your personal data only when they are going to be in a position to manipulate you for ransom or anything else. Giving you the reality check, never fill out your social media profile with legit or accurate information as it can lead you to real trouble. It’s better to restrict your social media activity and limit your online presence as much as possible. Or else, it can pose a threat to your online security.
One thing is clear; the more information you share online–it will become easier for someone to get their hands dirty and damage your reputation. So, never provide essential pieces of personal information such as contact number, email address, complete bios, D/O/B on social media platforms. Well, that’s precisely the point of providing accurate details on your profile and share everything you and your family in your Facebook profile? Come one—you need to understand the bitter realities of the internet, and if you care about your privacy, you need to change yourself!
What Else Can You Do?
Besides restricting your online presence on social media apps, you need to keep your system and networks safe from cyber-attacks. For that, you need to come up with a well-thought-out plan and clear-cut prevention strategy for protecting your data. This includes bookkeeping records and personal and business details. What you can do is create your security policy or hire an IT professional to get this right for you. By setting up strong passwords, it would be troublesome for cybercriminals to break into your computer or network.
Moreover, you need to be careful with software installation and keep your software, browsers, and operating systems updated. Robust anti-virus software can help prevent cyber-attacks and keep cybercriminals from infiltrating your system. A layer or layers of firewall can be a stepping stone for a greater and more robust online security.
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