{"id":3431,"date":"2017-08-11T05:30:56","date_gmt":"2017-08-11T05:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reveantivirus.com\/blog\/?p=3431"},"modified":"2019-08-20T05:32:24","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T05:32:24","slug":"cyber-security-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reveantivirus.com\/blog\/en\/cyber-security-practices","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Let Bad Cyber Security Practices Hinder Your Online Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the digital world, gadgets have proven to be an essential part of our everyday lives and are also a gateway to the world of sensitive data. Hence, there is a need to leave some of the bad security habits in order to minimize the risk of cyber-attacks and security breaches. Take a look-<\/p>\n

Using Weak and Stagnant Passwords<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The bad habit:<\/strong> Using a weak and similar\u00a0password for every critical account makes it a lot easier for cyber hackers to steal your sensitive details.<\/p>\n

The problem:<\/strong>\u00a0Re-used passwords may lead to massive data breaches or cyber-attacks.<\/p>\n

The solution:<\/strong> Be sure to choose a unique as well as a strong password for all your online accounts. Also, using a password manager is a good idea to keep your passwords protected against e-threats.<\/p>\n

Ignoring Updates and Patches<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The bad habit<\/strong>: Usually, we tend to ignore the software updates on our device.<\/p>\n

The problem<\/strong>: The device gets exposed to online attacks and other bugs.<\/p>\n

The solution:<\/strong> When prompted about the latest available update on the device update it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

Clicking on Suspicious Links and Attachments<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The bad habit:<\/strong> We never think, before clicking on suspicious links and attachments.<\/p>\n

The problem:<\/strong> Once the user opens the link or the attachment, hackers start capturing the personalized information or perhaps to distribute malware on the device.<\/p>\n

The solution: <\/strong>Think carefully before clicking any suspicious links and attachments.<\/p>\n

Not Running a Security Software<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The bad habit:<\/strong> We tend to underestimate the value of a security software on our device.<\/p>\n

The problem: <\/strong>The device becomes prone to online threats.<\/p>\n

The solution: <\/strong>Get the best antivirus software installed on the\u00a0device to keep the cyber- threats and other vulnerabilities at bay.<\/p>\n

As a bottom line, I would suggest you to leave these bad cyber security practices right away in order to stay safe. Keep reading for more updates on cyber-security!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the digital world, gadgets have proven to be an essential part of our everyday lives and are also a gateway to the world of sensitive data. Hence, there is a need to leave some of the bad security habits in order to minimize the risk of cyber-attacks and security breaches. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":3433,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[94,203,93,317],"tags":[218,424,127,276],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n