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Cyber security – 4 tips to stay protected

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Nowadays people spend hours during the day on either their laptops or their phones. In this modern world, many things are digitized, and tasks are performed online.

Not only do we spend more and more on entertainment online, but many other activities as well. Some people spend most of their day there because of work and free time and on average the world spends about 7 hours online daily. Something to think about.

 Social media, streaming, news, information, work, studies, and so on. With so much time online there are of course some things to be aware of, such as cyber security. Many individuals don’t think about the risk factors of not having cyber security when being online, as you often only hear about bigger companies being cyber attacked. Whether you’re only using your electronic devices for streaming, social media, or checking the NFL expert picks, there are still good reasons to consider using cyber protection.

Find the right antivirus program

Cybercriminals have different techniques when it comes to their attacks. One thing that you can do is get yourself an antivirus program to protect your electronic devices from viruses such as malware. With an antivirus program, you can prevent the so-called phishing attacks, protect your device’s potential online threads, get a firewall, block unsecured sites as well as spam and protect your data. With an antivirus program, automatic scans can be done as well as removing potential threads.

It’s worth considering

You might not think you need antivirus, but for individuals, it does make sense. If you have many private files, such as photos or documents, you want to keep them private. What you can do to find the most suitable program, is to compare different ones with each other. There are many options available, but lots of comparison sites which has made it easier for you.

Educate yourself

If you don’t know much about what cyber risks are involved with being online, it’s a really good idea to educate yourself. Many activities are done online, without most people thinking about the risks.

Get a VPN

Another thing to consider getting in terms of cyber security is a VPN. A VPN stands for ‘Virtual Private Network’ and has something to do with your network connection. If you’re using a lot of public WIFI’s around, you might have seen it says they’re ‘unsecured’. Public Wi-Fi without a secure connection or a password does have risks involved. With a VPN you can make sure your connection is as private as possible. What happens when you use a VPN of good quality is that your IP address gets hidden. There are also other benefits with VPN, such as streaming options which you can find more information about online.

Being online comes with a great responsibility, which means you should be aware and think about what you share and what your privacy settings are, what sites you visit as well as keeping your devices safe.

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