Six tips to prevent a cyber attack

Six tips to prevent a cyber attack -

It seems that every day there are new stories in the news about cyber attacks. That hackers actually damage or destroy a network or a computer system, the threat of such a situation is just as worrying.

What is a cyber attack?

The attacks are divided into two categories: syntax and Semantic

Most people are familiar with the attacks syntactic - those -ci are performed by malicious software such as viruses, worms and Trojans. . While semantic attacks occur when there are changes and dissemination of correct and incorrect information.

How can you prevent a cyber attack?

1. Never click on links in emails or social media sites from an unknown source. Also keep in mind that a common attack is the email hacking and send malicious phishing emails. So even if the email comes from a trusted source (a.k.a. Someone you know), it could really be an attack.
2. Never open attachments from an unknown source. Again - if the email looks suspicious, be careful when opening attachments. One way to avoid problems is to disable the option to automatically download attachments.
3. Change your passwords regularly. Yes, change your password is often boring, however, it is better to change and make it more complicated than the usual ABC123! And although using a password based on personal information is easy to remember, it also makes it easier for an attacker to guess or "crack".
4. Do not use the same password for multiple services. Example:. Email and social sites
5. Make sure your antivirus software is up to date. Also, make sure you apply the software updates when available and necessary.
6. Keep an eye out for phishing scams. These are e-mails you receive from people in Nigeria or "overseas" say that some rich guy wants to give you millions of dollars. All you need to do is click on a link and share your financial information. Never share financial information from an unknown source. Sounds like common sense, but every year 80,000 people fall for these scams!

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