7 CYBERSECURITY THREATS
CAN RUIN YOUR LIFE
Today our electronic devices are an important part of our lives
and it is difficult to imagine that we can be without them. Our
constant use of technology is what keeps us in touch to pay
the statements, stay on top of the news, buy and research
things that give us an advantage. However, our data can be
exposed to criminals, who commit criminal acts such as
identity theft and credit card fraud, unless we take the
appropriate precautions and skip the help of total security
software.
Our increasing reliance on electronic devices is part of the
reason that careers in cybersecurity are growing at a rapid
rate. Jobs in information security, web development and
computer network architecture - three fields at the fore in
cybersecurity
Understanding the threats can help everyone do their part to
make those jobs easier. Here are seven top cybersecurity
threats and corresponding tips for protecting yourself.
1. Ignorance
Most users are not aware of the risks that exist when using
their smartphone or tablet with WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter,
downloading entertainment applications without rhyme or
reason, downloading banking applications, entering
pornography sites or making pirated downloads of movies,
music and games that, many times, is accompanied by
malware that will come to reside on their devices.
The most important is total security software that every device
should have is a set of tools to protect users. This software
should be updated that will guarantee a greater degree of
security and privacy.
2. Malware and Bots
If you've ever spent a frustrating afternoon calling a helpline to
block a virus, then you know how malicious software affects
you. Malware slows down the machine, steals your
information, and attacks government sites that you don't want
to have a problem with.
Through malware, hackers take over users' computers,
laptops, phones or tablets and track their every move to see
the passwords they have entered, especially when