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The year is just beginning and with it, many people want to give up bad habits that affect different aspects of their lives. Now that we are increasingly immersed in digital life, it is also important to correct some habits that jeopardize the integrity of our data and our security. According to a study by Kaspersky Lab, almost half of internet users had the terrible experience of losing data through their different devices: 47% from their smartphone, 52% from their computers and 20% from a tablet.
All internet users have their own online routine, from reviewing notifications on their social networks to checking their emails anytime and anywhere. These normal actions should be thought twice, because if they are not done correctly, they can jeopardize users' online safety.
Within this routine, there are 9 habits that most users do automatically and that they may not think could pose any risk. Kaspersky Lab invites you to rethink which of these habits you have:
1. Download any application. If you're someone who's tuned in to the latest music or exercise app and rushes to download it, pressing the "Accept" button without really knowing what you're accepting, beware! Many apps ask for a lot of permissions for the devices, including something serious that could harm you. Also, it's estimated that at least 30% of the apps you download to your phone will never be used, so why download them?
2. Ignore updates. Did you know that 99% of Windows computers are prone to being hacked by vulnerabilities with only eight applications? Including the most popular browsers, media players and Flash plugins that we certainly all use. All of these are monitored very closely by cybercriminals as their vulnerabilities can be used to attack as many users as possible. So make sure you install all updates to make your system even more secure.
3. Get up from your computer without locking it. Most people sitting in front of a monitor find it annoying and slow to lock and unlock their computer every time they get up from their desks. According to a Kaspersky Lab study, 52% of these users experienced data loss from their computers because they did not lock it and/or enter a secure unlock password. Avoid being part of this statistic.
4. Register on websites using the same social media username. "Log in with your Facebook account" is one of the most common ways to register on different websites. The problem is, when you log in, the site gets partial access to the data in your account, and even if it's just for public information, it's data that is already in other people's hands.
5. Doing too many things at once. Being a multitasker is not always a good thing. Recent research reveals that, in addition to affecting concentration and productivity, multitasking also affects users' safety, since with so many distractions on the screen, users tend to pay less attention to what they open and end up clicking. and downloading files they don't know from malicious websites. So, it's best to try to close the endless tabs in your browser and focus on what you really should. Whatever it is, you'll do it faster, better and safer.
6. Be very curious. Surely you've clicked on a link just because you thought it was interesting, haven't you? If curiosity often persists, it's probably time to change your behavior. Specifically, try to avoid sites with flashy titles, which are usually malicious.
7. Accepting the terms and conditions of service without really paying attention. How many terms and conditions have you read before accepting a certain service? None? It's time to change and pay attention, as developers often benefit from the fact that no one knows what's hidden in them; for example, did you know that 83 out of 100 apps have access to your accounts, contacts, messages, calls and stored files? Well, all this access was allowed at the beginning, when you accepted the terms without reading them carefully. So take a few minutes to read what you're accepting to avoid a future headache.
8. Register everywhere. Of all the online accounts you have, how many do you actually use? Do you use the same password for everyone? What would happen if one of the services you don't remember was leaked? With this, valuable information, such as your email, phone number, password, among other things, will be exposed without you even guessing to whom. The best thing will be to eliminate all accounts that you don't use.
9. Over-publish everything you do. Did you know that everything you posted, from a photograph to your cell phone, will never be private again? Furthermore, malicious people can even use this information they share to impersonate their identity. According to Kaspersky Lab, only 7% of Internet users do not share information on their networks, so think twice and don't be part of the other 93% that make any information available on the Internet.
“These are actions that people often do automatically, without stopping to think for a moment about the consequences – as is the case with the more than 50% of online users who have suffered loss of information from their devices. users have to be more aware of the risks they face and change these habits. Only then will they be able to better protect not only their data, but also themselves", says Thiago Marques, security analyst at Kaspersky Lab.
Kaspersky Lab recommends that Internet users implement a robust security solution such as Kaspersky Internet Security and Internet Security for Android on their devices so that their information is always protected.
All internet users have their own online routine, from reviewing notifications on their social networks to checking their emails anytime and anywhere. These normal actions should be thought twice, because if they are not done correctly, they can jeopardize users' online safety.
Within this routine, there are 9 habits that most users do automatically and that they may not think could pose any risk. Kaspersky Lab invites you to rethink which of these habits you have:
1. Download any application. If you're someone who's tuned in to the latest music or exercise app and rushes to download it, pressing the "Accept" button without really knowing what you're accepting, beware! Many apps ask for a lot of permissions for the devices, including something serious that could harm you. Also, it's estimated that at least 30% of the apps you download to your phone will never be used, so why download them?
2. Ignore updates. Did you know that 99% of Windows computers are prone to being hacked by vulnerabilities with only eight applications? Including the most popular browsers, media players and Flash plugins that we certainly all use. All of these are monitored very closely by cybercriminals as their vulnerabilities can be used to attack as many users as possible. So make sure you install all updates to make your system even more secure.
3. Get up from your computer without locking it. Most people sitting in front of a monitor find it annoying and slow to lock and unlock their computer every time they get up from their desks. According to a Kaspersky Lab study, 52% of these users experienced data loss from their computers because they did not lock it and/or enter a secure unlock password. Avoid being part of this statistic.
4. Register on websites using the same social media username. "Log in with your Facebook account" is one of the most common ways to register on different websites. The problem is, when you log in, the site gets partial access to the data in your account, and even if it's just for public information, it's data that is already in other people's hands.
5. Doing too many things at once. Being a multitasker is not always a good thing. Recent research reveals that, in addition to affecting concentration and productivity, multitasking also affects users' safety, since with so many distractions on the screen, users tend to pay less attention to what they open and end up clicking. and downloading files they don't know from malicious websites. So, it's best to try to close the endless tabs in your browser and focus on what you really should. Whatever it is, you'll do it faster, better and safer.
6. Be very curious. Surely you've clicked on a link just because you thought it was interesting, haven't you? If curiosity often persists, it's probably time to change your behavior. Specifically, try to avoid sites with flashy titles, which are usually malicious.
7. Accepting the terms and conditions of service without really paying attention. How many terms and conditions have you read before accepting a certain service? None? It's time to change and pay attention, as developers often benefit from the fact that no one knows what's hidden in them; for example, did you know that 83 out of 100 apps have access to your accounts, contacts, messages, calls and stored files? Well, all this access was allowed at the beginning, when you accepted the terms without reading them carefully. So take a few minutes to read what you're accepting to avoid a future headache.
8. Register everywhere. Of all the online accounts you have, how many do you actually use? Do you use the same password for everyone? What would happen if one of the services you don't remember was leaked? With this, valuable information, such as your email, phone number, password, among other things, will be exposed without you even guessing to whom. The best thing will be to eliminate all accounts that you don't use.
9. Over-publish everything you do. Did you know that everything you posted, from a photograph to your cell phone, will never be private again? Furthermore, malicious people can even use this information they share to impersonate their identity. According to Kaspersky Lab, only 7% of Internet users do not share information on their networks, so think twice and don't be part of the other 93% that make any information available on the Internet.
“These are actions that people often do automatically, without stopping to think for a moment about the consequences – as is the case with the more than 50% of online users who have suffered loss of information from their devices. users have to be more aware of the risks they face and change these habits. Only then will they be able to better protect not only their data, but also themselves", says Thiago Marques, security analyst at Kaspersky Lab.
Kaspersky Lab recommends that Internet users implement a robust security solution such as Kaspersky Internet Security and Internet Security for Android on their devices so that their information is always protected.
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