Safer Internet Day is a yearly occasion celebrated worldwide in February. This year today on February 5 Safer Internet Day 2019 will be remembered to create awareness about digital security. To stamp the day and spread information about e-wellbeing Google has begun campaign #SecurityCheckKiya. Through the campaign, the web search tool mammoth is proposing tips on the best way to remain safe on the web, secure your internet based life accounts, ensure your own information and abstain from getting on the web dangers. This current years’ Safer Internet Day 2019 will be seen with the subject ‘Together for a better internet’.
When instances of data leak & malicious applications have turned into a regular criminal affair, eScan would like to lay out a couple of steps for users to secure their data online on the event of Safer Internet Day.
- Avoid using applications from unknown sources
- Ensure to lock your phone/systems when not in use with a strong password
- Do not save data like personal information, passwords etc on unknown sites
- A secured site will start with https:// (instead of just HTTP://)
- Avoid using public wi-fi or public computer systems to prevent data loss. Ensure to delete browser history in case you use it for emergency purposes
- Keep your antivirus software up to date to stay protected from a malware attack, especially keylogger that record every keystroke and secretly send back information to the cybercriminals
- Use eScan Total Security Suite with Cloud Security that provides you with a safe and secure online shopping experience
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