Have you ever been on the receiving end of one of your digital belongings getting attacked by a virus? I’m pretty sure every one of us has seen our computers or laptops get viruses. This causes us so much trouble such as our laptop/ computer malfunctioning, lagging or even being shut down automatically and us losing all our work. Just imagine! A hack is nearly a hundred times worse. Hacking is when someone gains unauthorized access to your data and computer systems to steal data, corrupt systems or files, commandeer the environment or disrupt data-related activities in any way. You must be thinking “Why are you telling us what happens when your computer/laptop gets hacked! Tell us how to stop it from getting hacked!”
Well, do not fret because I’m here to your rescue. Here are a few steps as to how you can protect your device from getting hacked.
- Email Security – The main point of entrance for any malware into your systems is email. Nothing unexpected truly. Given all the information that has highlighted this as the underlying driver of many breach events, it ought to be the adjacent area where you should increase the security to a maximum. It is vital that you, as a consumer understand the threats of email and take adequate security measures to stop any malware from entering your systems.
- Avoid clicking on suspicious links- In the event that you get a suspicious email, or an email from a sender that you can’t check, treat it as a hacking endeavor. Try not to tap on any connections or give the sender any close-to-home data.
Remember that in any event, answering the email will tell the sender that your email address is dynamic and legitimate. While you might be enticed to send them a mocking answer, even this will give them data they can use to hack you.
- Enable a firewall – A firewall is a part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication. Both Windows-and Mac-based PCs come furnished with a firewall, which keeps programmers from accessing your PC. In many cases, in certain PCs, the firewall isn’t turned on by default.
Go into the security settings of your PC and search for “firewall” settings. Once there, ensure it is turned on and that it is acting as a barrier for unauthorized incoming connections. On the off chance that you have a wireless network, your router should also be equipped with a firewall.
- Download programs from reputable websites- This technique goes for the websites that you visit on an unstable or unsecured connection. On the off chance that there isn’t a latch symbol to one side of the URL address and “HTTPS” before the “www” bit of the URL, it’s ideal to stay away from the webpage (and downloading anything from it) totally if conceivable.
- Change your passwords frequently- In addition to keeping your passwords a secret, you should also change the passwords on your various gadgets every once in a while (preferably every 6 months). Be certain not to utilize the same password more than once. When you do change your password, you should transform it significantly. Don’t just supplant one letter with a number.
So, hurry up! Go, implement these changes to your gadgets immediately, and thank us later lol