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8 Tips to Limit Your Risks On Social Media | Total Security

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With the incredible amount of information stored and shared online, the risks on social media are more present than ever. There's no denying that social media has made the world more connected.  In most cases, this can also be considered a major step forward.  But all of these new connections also make it easier to access information for businesses and individuals.  When hackers and crooks get involved, this information can quickly become a problem. However, you can no longer give up social media, nor can you continue to think that it is inviolable.  So now is the time to take the necessary steps to protect your business against the most common social media threats.  Here is where you could start: Most Common Safety Risks on Social Media Accounts left unattended It's okay to use your brand name on all social media, even if you don't plan to use all of them.  This will allow you to maintain a constant presence on these networks, making it easier for consumer...

Phishing Emails: How to Recognize Them and Avoid Falling Victim to Them

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Imagine that you received an email politely asking for money to help the victims of a recent hurricane.  In the field "sender" you see the address "help@technicalsupport.ru" - this may well be a legitimate organization, although you have never heard of it.  Usually, the spam filter reliably protects you from such mailings, but this time the letter somehow got into the mailbox.  You understand something about computer security and do not respond to mailing lists that ask for personal and financial assistance, especially in cases where the letter arrives without your request and you are not sure of the sender's identity. What Do Phishing Emails Look Like? Why do phishing messages confuse us, and some people sometimes believe them and become victims?  The thing is that they are specially written so that they look like real ones.  Sometimes it is difficult to know which email is real and which is fraudulent.  Fortunately, there are general signs that are common...

Are There Viruses in Android? Every Android User is at Risk

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Let's say you went to a coffee shop and connected to free guest Wifi.  The double espresso and croissant were not cheap and you decided to check your bank account.  You grab your Android phone and log into the banking app. Thus, you have unwittingly exposed yourself to a common security vulnerability.  Using a method called "man-in-the-middle" (MITM), a hacker sets up a Wi-Fi network that looks like a coffee shop network.  If you connect to this network, hackers can gain access to your device and monitor what you are doing, incl.  log keystrokes, or even install malware for Android.  This is just one type of attacks that occur on users' mobile phones every day.  Hackers are much more likely to target Android users. Why are Android Users at Risk? Any smartphone is potentially vulnerable to security vulnerabilities, but Android phones are at significantly greater risk.  Unlike iOS - Apple's operating system, software created for Android is open sour...

Why and How to Protect Your Identity on the Internet?

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Do You Use the Internet on a Daily Basis? But Have You Thought About Protecting Your Identity? Discover Our Advice and the Consequences of Sharing Your Identity Intensively on the Internet. Searching for yourself on the Internet : Just type your first and last name on your favourite search engine to display all the elements associated with your name.  If no information about you is published, it means that you are well protected.  Otherwise, remove (as far as possible) items that could harm you and limit access to your personal information on the Internet. Do not reveal or limit the sharing of personal information on the Internet : On social networks or on an e-commerce website when creating an account, for example, fill in only the necessary and mandatory information.  If a little information about your identity is present, it is better for you! Use Strong Passwords : Again, passwords are an integral part of your identity on the Internet.  They are essential element...

How to Protect Yourself Against Ransomwares Attacks?

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Like other computer attacks, ransomware evolves constantly and in different forms with the aim of trapping us. Whether your business is small, medium or large, you can be a victim. It is then necessary to know the actions to adopt in your company to limit them as much as possible.   What is Ransomware? Ransomware  is an increasingly common computer attack in the form of malware. The purpose of ransomware is to encrypt your data in order to make it inaccessible and demand a ransom in exchange for the decryption key. Of course, if you decide to pay the amount requested by hackers to recover your data, there is no guarantee that you will be able to find all of your data intact and that the threat will be totally eradicated. Therefore, we advise you not to pay the requested ransom. In addition, paying the ransom benefits this type of business because it encourages criminals to continue this type of attack in order to get richer.   How t...

How to Protect Yourself From Virus | Complete Security Software

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                                          Network Security The Internet is a global computer network that unites a great variety of local networks, small, large and giant, as well as individual computing devices, from servers to mobile phones, located around the world.  Almost unlimited access to information resources, the ability to organize operational communication and transfer data from one part of the planet to another (receiving the latest news) has made the Internet an indispensable tool for organizing work and leisure.  Such a widespread of the world wide web could not leave people who are professionally involved in high-tech crimes, programmers looking for confirmation of their genius or suffering from an inferiority complex, and just maniacs without work.  If literally a decade and a half ago, the harm  inflicted by these categories of figures, could be ...

Video Conferencing With Free Technology? Here Are 7 Steps You Can Take to Reduce Your Risk. | Total Security

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The containment measures implemented in many countries have created a need for individuals and workers to connect, especially by videoconference. The rush for new technologies and the discovery of free solutions have been welcome in many homes.    However, the deployment of these technologies in enterprises can, if rushed, pose a significant total security threat. Here's what you need to be aware of.   Potential security issues with video conferencing software  We've seen an increase in the number of employees being forced to use trial versions or free versions of video conferencing services, like Zoom, before companies have had time to test and procure the solution. more efficient for the whole company. While adoption of new technologies is generally desirable, it is essential that it be approved by IT and information security professionals prior to deployment. Over the past few weeks, Zoom and other similar solutions have come under intense scrutiny. Whether right...