New Age Of Cyber Security - What You Need To Know

The internet is, and always has been, the last frontier. In fact, a senior member of the E.U. compared the internet to the "Wild West" only months ago. The internet abounds with fraud gangs and criminals who will, at any given opportunity, steal from you, use your details illegally, or sell your information to other fraud gangs who will then, in turn, use your information for fraud. Yes, the internet can be a very intimidating place once you become aware of its seedy underbelly and the theft that runs rampant within it.

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In this article, we are going to discuss the new age of cybersecurity, and how you can protect yourself online. Keeping yourself safe on the internet is absolutely essential if you want to enjoy yourself and go trouble-free. We hope that you will read this article carefully and use it to operate more safely while online.

The new age of cybersecurity is upon us – here is what you need to know.

Spy Cameras

While not necessarily cybersecurity in the sense that one is protecting oneself online, spy cameras are still technically cybersecurity, being that they stream straight to your phone. Yes, there is a whole world of spy cameras out there that, according to the security specialists from thespystore.com.au, can be used to protect you and your family. Spy cameras are a great way to ensure your own safety – they can be streamed directly to your phone so you can watch them while on the go for whatever reason you might have them.

Data Protection

When you are doing anything online, you need to protect your data. Data, which is an umbrella term for any personal information that you may submit while online, is a very valuable resource to fraudsters and con artists. Once they have their hands on your data, they will be able to mimic your identity online, use your cards and financial details for their own nefarious purposes, and portray themselves as you. Data protection, online and offline, is fundamentally important in an age where identity fraud is at the highest levels that it has ever historically been.

Pop-Ups

Pop-ups and unsolicited emails and links can be very dangerous, so avoid them. Phishing scams are sophisticated scams that are orchestrated by fraud gangs to steal your information. They will send you a pop-up, link, or email, which when opened, will attach a harmful virus to your computer. This virus will then copy and transmit every single keystroke that you make, keylogging you, therefore meaning that they can steal any information you transmit over your computer – absolutely nothing is safe from keyloggers once they are inside your computer.

Strong Passwords

Passwords are, without a doubt, the easiest thing for hackers and con artists to crack. Generally, despite many of us know how important secure passwords are, we tend to use very silly things as our passwords, such as our names, our pet names, partners names, or things that are terribly obvious, our birthdays for example. Moving forward, you should never use a password that can be cracked by a potential fraudster. They are very clever and very good at stealing passwords – do not think that your grandfather"s birthday is something they will not eventually crack.

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Wi-Fi

You should always connect to secure Wi-Fi connections – and only secure Wi-Fi connections. There are many fraudsters who throw their nets out in public places just to see who they will catch. When random people connect to their networks, the fraudsters and con artists are able to get all of their details and get inside their phones. Do not connect to random public networks; instead, connect only to secure, verified, and legitimate Wi-Fi networks. Falling victim to a Wi-Fi scam is very easy, but it is advisable that now you know about these, that you always research the network you intend on connecting to and ensure it is legitimate.

Firewall

Having a firewall is basic computing 101. You must have a firewall to repel any malware or virulent attempts to gain access to your computer. Firewalls can be downloaded for free, paid for, or bought on a subscription. However you acquire a firewall, ensure that you always have one in operation. Firewalls are your best bet at preventing fraudsters from getting into your computer. Many firewalls can be used to fight against keyloggers and phishing scams, too. Definitely invest in one if you do not have one.

With this article, you are now equipped with a few pieces of information that should prove beneficial to you during your time on the internet. The internet is an amazing place and a lot of fun – but with every good comes great evil. Use the internet wisely. Thank you for reading.

Lesley Montoya

Update 17 December 2020