{"id":437,"date":"2020-12-15T09:54:36","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T14:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smartdata.tonytemplates.com\/computer-repair\/?p=437"},"modified":"2023-08-06T16:51:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-06T20:51:58","slug":"tips-for-technology-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phonescanada.com\/fr\/tips-for-technology-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Conseils pour la protection de la technologie"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Clicking Without Thinking Is Reckless<\/h3>\n

Just because you can click, doesn\u2019t mean you should. Remember, it can cost you a\u00a0hefty sum. Malicious links can do damage in several different ways, so be sure to inspect links and ensure they\u2019re from trusted senders before clicking.<\/p>\n

2. Use Two-Factor Authentication<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s important to have a strong password, but it\u2019s even more imperative to have\u00a0two-factor, or multi-factor, authentication. This method provides two layers of security measures so if a hacker can accurately guess your password, there is still an additional security measure in place to ensure that your account is not breached.<\/p>\n

3. Look Out for Phishing Scams<\/h3>\n

With over\u00a03 billion fake emails sent daily, phishing attacks are some of the greatest cybersecurity threats as they are very easy to fall for. In a phishing attack, a hacker will pose as someone that the recipient may be familiar with to trick them into opening a malicious link, divulging important credentials, or opening software that infects the recipient\u2019s system with a virus. The best way to be on the lookout for phishing scams is by avoiding emails from unfamiliar senders, look for grammatical errors or any inconsistencies in the email that looks suspicious, and hover over any link you receive to verify what the destination is.<\/p>\n

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4. Keep Track of Your Digital Footprint<\/h3>\n

When you monitor your accounts, you can ensure you catch suspicious activity. Can you recall everywhere you have online accounts and what information is stored on them, like credit card numbers for easier payments? It\u2019s important to keep track of your digital footprint, including social media, and to delete accounts you\u2019re not using, while ensuring you\u00a0set strong passwords\u00a0(that you change regularly).<\/p>\n

5. Keep Up With Updates<\/h3>\n

Software patches can be issued when security flaws are discovered. If you find these software update notifications to be annoying,\u00a0you\u2019re not alone. But you can consider them the lesser of two evils when weighing up rebooting your device versus putting yourself at risk for malware and other types of computer infection.<\/p>\n

6. Connect Securely<\/h3>\n

Cybersecurity tips about this have been dished out by nearly every tech expert under the sun, but many still don\u2019t follow this advice. You might be tempted to connect your device to an unsecured connection, but when you weigh the consequences, it\u2019s not worth it. Only connect to private networks\u00a0when possible, especially when handling sensitive information.<\/p>\n

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7. Secure Your Mobile Device<\/h3>\n

Security doesn\u2019t end at your desktop. It\u2019s important to get into the habit of securing your presence through your mobile device as well. Use strong passwords and biometric features, ensure you turn off your Bluetooth, don\u2019t automatically connect to any public Wi-Fi, and download with caution.<\/p>\n

8. Beware of Social Engineering<\/h3>\n

When hackers can\u2019t find a security vulnerability, they\u2019ll attack in other ways. Enter\u00a0social engineering. This type of attack is more of an attack on the mind of the user, rather than on the device, to gain access to systems and information. Especially with the information publicly available online and over social media, cybercriminals come up with creative ways to dupe users.<\/p>\n

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9. Back-Up Your Data<\/h3>\n

These days, storage doesn\u2019t cost much. There\u2019s no excuse not to have a backup of important data. Back it up on a physical location and on the cloud. Remember, malicious threats and hackers don\u2019t always want to steal your data, but sometimes the end-goal is to encrypt or erase it. Back it up to have an ultimate recovery tool.<\/p>\n

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10. You\u2019re Not Immune<\/h3>\n

The most harmful thought you can have is \u201cit won\u2019t happen to me,\u201d or \u201cI don\u2019t visit unsafe websites.\u201d\u00a0Cybercriminals don\u2019t discriminate\u00a0in targeting all sorts of users. Be proactive. Not all mistakes can be undone with \u201cctrl + Z\u201d.<\/p>\n

Simple cybersecurity tips like these can go a long way in preventing a catastrophe, but they\u2019ve only scratched the surface of how your users can be educated and protected. Phones Canada Technicians have comprehensive cyber education and help all types of users, from beginner to advanced.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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