Seven Security tips Against Scams! Part1

Pandemic has wrecked havoc on all of us, not only health wise but financial, business losses, job-loss. We all are holding onto the little savings we have, imagine if that savings got stolen from criminals through Cyber crimes. I know it would be so devastating for all us. We here are trying to educate as many people we can about how to protect yourself by simple things you could do. We have complied a total list 21 Security tips you should use and safeguard yourself from numerous frauds and scam schemes criminals use!

 

So lets start with the first 7 Security tips you could use for cyber security, stay tuned for all the 21 security tips:

 

1. Keep applications up-to-date

Always upgrade to the most recent edition of your applications to shield yourself from existing or new security vulnerabilities.

 

2. Prevent opening suspicious emails

When an email looks suspicious, do not open it as it may be a scam scam. Someone may be impersonating another person or business to get access to your private info. At times the emails can also have attachments or hyperlinks that may infect your apparatus.

 

3. Keep hardware up-to-date

Outdated computer hardware might not support the latest software safety updates. Be certain that you use computer hardware that is more up-to-date.

 

4. Use Encryption for Files

The documents you discuss are just as safe as the resources you use to discuss them with. Adopt a safe file sharing option to encrypt your documents while they are in transit and at rest to prevent unauthorized access and maintain your documents secure.

 

5. Use anti virus and anti-malware

Provided that you are on the internet, it is not possible to have total and complete protection against malware. But, it's possible to significantly lower your vulnerability by making sure that you have an anti-virus and one anti-malware installed onto your computers.

 

6.Start using VPN

It's going disconnect your link and protect your personal info, even from the online service provider.

 

7. Assess links before you click on

Links can easily be masked as something they are not so it is ideal to double check until you click a hyperlink. On many browsers, you may observe the target URL by hovering over the connection. Do this to test links before you click them.

 

Frauds can happen to anyone anywhere, whether its an individual or big corporation just like A Big Company from USA got scammed by UAE famous Rashed Al Suwaidi and Hussan Suheil of horizon energy for 12Million Dollars.