According to various studies theft of personal property is the most common crime in college/school campuses. It takes seconds for thieves to grab a mobile off a table or a laptop from a library desk. Hence it is very important to secure your device and the data stored in the device.
It is very important to have an updated anti-virus installed on your mobile device. Today, hacking is not a question of “if,” but “when.” Your devices are always going to be vulnerable to attacks, but you can take a number of steps to inoculate yourself. Here are some of the top tips eScan recommends:
- Always make sure your computer & mobile software is fully up-to-date. Enable automatic updates.
- Beware of malware and ransomware “updates” that pretend to be legitimate –hackers are very good at faking the real thing. Do not install updates from untrusted sources.
- Keep important files backed up on a separate (i.e. disconnected) backup hardware drive or in a trusted Cloud account in case you need to recover them.
- Use pop-up blocking on browsers and consider private browsing when surfing the web. Erase your cookies daily.
- Do not store your payment info (e.g. credit card numbers and addresses) on online websites (e.g. Amazon, Apple, etc.).
- Create strong passwords and change them regularly.
By helping you in improving your PCs performance, protecting your children online, and keeping your important data and privacy safe, eScan’s security products prove to be the best antivirus software in its class. Here are some of the products by eScan that cater to the security needs of the students:
- Effective Endpoint Security
- Identity Protection
- Parental Control
eScan Mobile Security for iPhones and iPads:
- Backup and Restore Contacts
- Device Health
- Safe Surfing
eScan Anti-Virus Security for Mac:
- Effective Real-Time Protection
- Anti-Adware
- Automatic and Manual Virus Updates
eScan Anti-Virus for Linux Desktops:
- Web Filtering
- Simple and Easy to use
- Proactive protection measures from threats
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