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IS USING INTERNET SAFE?

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Many people surf the Internet as part of their work activities, others visit a wide range of pages to stay fully informed of the news in the world, perhaps simply to complement their educational training or to entertain themselves during leisure hours. But everyone wonders if it is really possible to surf safely on the internet and that is precisely what this article is about. What Is Internet Security? Within the operating rules and policies that are part of the management of the websites to which users have access, a series of parameters have been established in order to prevent and control unauthorized entry to the resources available within Internet. This is part of internet security and its goal is to maintain a level that allows users to enter each page without risks to their computer or the integrity of their personal information. Therefore, talking about security is having ways to prevent, protect and avoid unauthorized intrusion to private networks, such as corporate or ev...
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HOW TO STAY UP TO DATE ABOUT KEEPING DATA SAFE?

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Secure Your Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi is that the most convenient thanks to hook up with the web, especially if you would like to attach quite one device in your home. However, make sure your Wi-Fi network is secure. This involves: Using encryption, preferably Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) because it's the strongest. You should be ready to do that within the security settings. Change the router settings so that the SSID remains hidden and could not be found by potential hackers. Change the name of your network (the Service Set Identifier or SSID) so that hackers cannot guess the manufacturer of the router. Making sure to use a strong password to gain access to your network. Also be careful when using a public Wi-Fi network like in a café. Never visit a sensitive site like online banking on a public Wi-Fi network because criminals can easily steal your data this way. Beware Of Dangerous Links Sometimes your computer can get infected with a virus if you simply click on a w...
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BEST PRACTICES TO AVOID MALWARE, VIRUS, AND THREATS

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Introduction Whether you are accessing the Internet at home, at work, or at school, you should always take online safety seriously. Falling victim to scams, viruses, Trojans, malware, adware, and countless other problems is very easy to do, even if you know the risks. Stay safe while following few basic rules. This guide covers the main risk areas and how to improve your personal cyber security when and where you access the Internet. Use Antivirus Software New viruses are released every day, and the best way to protect yourself is to use reliable antivirus software on your computer. Antivirus software is constantly updated to protect your computer from the latest threats as they arise, and should be considered essential every time you go online. It does more than protect your computer from viruses and malware. Depending on the product you use, it can also protect your privacy, prevent you from visiting unsafe websites, help you locate a lost device, and provide secure online...
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THE MOST DANGEROUS THREAT

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On many occasions, any computer threat is called a virus, something that is not entirely correct, since there is a specific name for each threat. In this post, we are going to find out which names are given to each of them and which can endanger not only our personal computer but also the computer network of any company. It should be remembered that cyber threats and virus will leads you to great loss if not handled properly and that loss will be huge. It must be remembered that, although DDoS attacks are one of the most lethal that can exist today, there are many other threats like the ones we are going to list below. Malware- They are codes designed by cybercriminals whose objective is to change the operation of any computer system, especially without the infected user noticing. They have the ability to corrupt the files that you have saved on your hard drive or even destroy certain files. Spyware- This is spyware that has the ability to collect information from a computer an...
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TOTAL SECURITY FROM ALL THE THREATS IN COMPANIES (PART II)

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Continuation of the previous blog. This is the Part 2 of Company's IT Security That You Should Avoid Here we go… Rootkit It is software that allows cyber intruders to access computers without being detected to steal sensitive information. Rootkits allow privileged access to a user (the hacker), who connects remotely, altering the operating system to hide the maneuver. A real risk for companies and users, who can have their access codes, bank details, etc. stolen. To be safe have an updated antivirus that will give you complete security and fight again all the odds. Keylogger Although there are also versions that work through devices or hardware accessories, we are basically talking about programs that can reach a computer through viruses, Trojans, etc., and that are dedicated to memorizing the keystrokes made by the user. The information is recorded in a file and can be sent over the Internet. As you can imagine, cybercriminals can get hold of all kinds of passwords,...
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TOTAL SECURITY FROM ALL THE THREATS IN COMPANIES (PART I)

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Preserving the integrity of computers and servers, of data or of the corporate website should be a priority for all companies. Today, here we will talk about 10 threats to computer security that you should avoid and know, we give you the necessary clues to prevent them. Personally, I recommend investing a little money and time in renewing or installing a new antivirus rather than having to format a computer or server for not having done it on time. This blog will be in 2 parts. So stay tuned… 10 Threats to Your Company's IT Security That You Should Avoid Did you know that at least 430 million new types of malicious software are there? And we are only talking about those that which we able to detect. The document concludes that the companies lost or suffered the theft of around 500 million personal data of their employees. Industrial espionage, economic blackmail, theft of sensitive information ... Cybercrime can have many faces. But all of them involve a cost for those affec...
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HOW TO STAY UP TO DATE ABOUT KEEPING DATA SAFE?

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Secure Your Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi is that the most convenient thanks to hook up with the web, especially if you would like to attach quite one device in your home. However, make sure your Wi-Fi network is secure. This involves: Using encryption, preferably Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) because it's the strongest. You should be ready to do that within the security settings. Change the router settings so that the SSID remains hidden and could not be found by potential hackers. Change the name of your network (the Service Set Identifier or SSID) so that hackers cannot guess the manufacturer of the router. Making sure to use a strong password to gain access to your network. Also be careful when using a public Wi-Fi network like in a café. Never visit a sensitive site like online banking on a public Wi-Fi network because criminals can easily steal your data this way. Beware Of Dangerous Links Sometimes your computer can get infected with a virus if you simply click on a w...
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IS USING INTERNET SAFE?

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Many people surf the Internet as part of their work activities, others visit a wide range of pages to stay fully informed of the news in the world, perhaps simply to complement their educational training or to entertain themselves during leisure hours. But everyone wonders if it is really possible to surf safely on the internet and that is precisely what this article is about. What Is Internet Security? Within the operating rules and policies that are part of the management of the websites to which users have access, a series of parameters have been established in order to prevent and control unauthorized entry to the resources available within Internet. This is part of internet security and its goal is to maintain a level that allows users to enter each page without risks to their computer or the integrity of their personal information. Therefore, talking about security is having ways to prevent, protect and avoid unauthorized intrusion to private networks, such as corporate or ev...
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COMPANIES INTERNET SECURITY

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The Internet today allows companies to break down many barriers. The first is the barrier to entry in relation to larger businesses. And it is that although a few years ago small companies were destined to a small growth and to advance with their products only to the market that was geographically closest to them, today an SME can literally compete as equals and sell anywhere in the world 24×7, with the same capacity. In fact, the trend in the medium term is the emergence of micro-multinationals, SMEs that focus on a global market. All can go out into the world. Using the internet in the company also facilitates teleworking and increases productivity within the company, making it efficient and turning its service into a remote one. That it can be handled from anywhere in the world, the trend indicates, that you must become independent of any ties right now. It seems like magic, but no, the internet is a tool that, well used, can be very beneficial for a company. Focus and find the be...
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