Protect yourself from these common cybersecurity attacks

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You might already be spending so much time online on your social media profiles—so much that checking your online security on a regular basis is a foreign habit. Not only is this a risky way to do things online, but it also jeopardizes your accounts and could potentially make your private information easily accessed.

To give you an idea about the many threats that are looming over the internet, here are some common cybersecurity attacks that you can avoid.

Malware is defined as various types of harmful software (viruses, ransomware) that can infect your device through pop-ups or malicious links. Once a malware has entered your computer, it can monitor your actions and keystrokes to send confidential files or data to the attacker’s computer. Refrain from clicking pop-ups and only accept attachments from people you trust. Types of malware include Trojan, Spyware, and Keylogger, which records the letters you type and where you type them.

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Hackers like to pretend they are someone you know or trust, and this is when they turn to their phishing tactics. A phishing attack will appear as an email with a sense of urgency, causing you to click or perform the actions that are needed. Verify email senders and links before installing anything on your computer.

Keeping your operating system always updated is another way to stay safe from these attacks. Never download fake software because there is a big chance that these contain malware.

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