Why It's Critical to Protect Data on Digital Devices?

 Digital and physical theft occur every year involving electronics like laptops, smartphones, and tablets. While lost or stolen gadgets result in a financial loss for the owner, they also pose a security risk because any data kept on them is now open to potential thieves and hackers.


The right to privacy is seen as a fundamental human right, but how private can it be with so much of our personal information being "out there" in cyberspace? Data is pervasive, and it keeps expanding exponentially as a result of rising internet usage, expanding cloud computing, and our increasing reliance on the Internet of Things devices. Cybercriminals have taken notice of the value of data and are particularly interested in gaining access to personally identifiable information that they can easily monetize and exploit for fraudulent activities.


The problem we have is that, while data sharing is largely responsible for our digital environment, as individuals, we still want to protect our fundamental right to privacy. This is when data protection comes into play.


Regulations governing data protection put safeguards in place for how organizations utilize our information. However, during the last two decades, data regulation has undergone a significant evolution to keep up with the quickening pace of technological advancement and the explosion in online activity.


These are the effective ways to protect your device. 


  • Don't save anything inappropriate on your device. You can have your identity stolen using passwords, license numbers, credit card numbers, and tax records.


  • Be cautious about the things you publish online. Keep in mind that the information you post there will be available forever and that hackers can use online properties to gather information about you. They can then use this information to try to trick you into giving them more information via phishing and other methods.


  • Use secure passwords; this is typically your first line of defense against hackers. It's important to keep in mind that passwords should be at least ten characters long, ideally include a mix of capital and lowercase letters, digits, and symbols, and not contain any words or personal information like the names of pets or dates of birth.


The most important advice is to use K7 antivirus software as it can protect your device through various services


  • K7 antivirus software gives you protection against phishing, keylogger, spyware, spam, etc.

  • If your PCs, tablets, or cellphones are lost or stolen, remote locate and lock software can track and lock them.

  • You can safely manage all of your usernames and passwords with the aid of password management software, enabling you to securely log in to any website from any device with just a single click.

  • Your most private documents are stored securely online and can only be accessed using your voice and face.



Conclusion 


The majority of us have grown to depend on the flexibility and convenience that our use of digital devices brings. It's up to us to make sure we're safeguarding our identity, data, and family as well as ourselves and our loved ones.

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