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If you don't know what it is, delete it!
Cookies
Secure Connection, Firewall and Antivirus
Updated and difficult passwords
Update your operating system
Beware of unsafe websites
If you don't know what it is, delete it!
Threats are constantly and continuously changing. Over the years, cyber criminals have increasingly refined phishing and scam attacks, through which it is possible to obtain confidential information. It therefore seems essential to recognize the danger: do not open emails that seem unusual or sent by users you do not know or with unusual subjects.
The same goes for attachments and links in emails of dubious origin. Fight your curiosity and delete everything.
Criminals, in particular, want to trick potential victims by sending seemingly real communications to induce them to divulge sensitive information, credentials (passwords) and financial data.
Cookies
Blocking cookies means making it iraq telegram phone number list difficult for websites to determine your last visit and remember your preferences. Blocking them is not always convenient, but from the point of view of protecting privacy it is a plus.
Secure Connection, Firewall and Antivirus
Always use a secure wireless connection, avoiding public Wi-Fi, and firewalls: they protect your PC from unwanted traffic. It is also important to keep your computer's antivirus up to date.
Updated and difficult passwords
Perhaps out of laziness or fear of forgetting them, many users choose simple passwords. In 2022, the most used password globally is password; as for Italy, the most widespread is 123456. This alone gives an idea of how superficially the choice of access credentials is conducted.
Using passwords with at least 8 characters is a good idea, better if composed of letters, numbers and special characters. Even changing passwords 3, 4 times a year can be an effective strategy to protect information.
Update your operating system
Operating system updates include new features, but not only that. They are also essential in terms of security, because they include the correction of bugs that could be exploited by malicious people. This is why it is important to check for any new updates and run them if available.
Beware of unsafe websites
Browsing websites without an SSL certificate can be dangerous. Not surprisingly, even Google reports the absence of the HTTPS protocol with the wording “not secure” in the address bar.
The application of the SSL certificate allows not only the securing of communications between client and server, but also the optimization of positioning on search engines. The latter, in fact, tend to favor websites that include the padlock icon.
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