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Ransomware Readiness: How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks?

  It may be likened to a cybersecurity fairytale to be completely prepared to completely prevent a ransomware assault. Even with the strongest human resources and technological investments, it might not be possible to completely protect your cyber infrastructure from attacks. However, by being prepared for a ransomware assault, you can limit the harm that it does to your company. 1) Assessment of ransomware readiness A high-level evaluation of your organization's preparedness is a ransomware readiness assessment. As you intensify your attention on ransomware preparation, it's a terrific place to start. We operate in three stages as a process. The first stage is primarily about gathering information. The second stage focuses on the assessment itself, during which one of our specialists speaks with a client stakeholder who is technically proficient. The executive report we provide in the third step summarizes our examination of your company's preparation for ransomware. 2...

How to manage your kid’s online Activity with K7 Ultimate Security's Parental Control Feature?

  It is increasingly crucial to secure and keep an eye on your kids' online activity, whether they are using the internet at school or at home. This is especially true as the internet becomes more widely used. The majority of devices come pre-configured with parental controls, and there are a ton of third-party tools we can use to monitor and safeguard them. The fact that the control settings are in place doesn't guarantee that kids won't figure out a method to get around them because kids are smart and inherently tech-savvy. So as a parent what should you do? How can you manage your kid’s online activity? With the press of a button, an inquisitive mind has access to all the information available on the planet, making mitigation difficult. Simply put, they'll obtain access to it if they're motivated to. It will also be on a friend's or another unprotected network if it isn't on your home Internet. 1) Use K7 antivirus software for parental control Use any...

Why you should avoid installing unknown apps

  The best course of action for Android users is to only download apps from Google Play. The official store for Android seems to be a secure location for downloading apps. Thanks to its stringent safety regulations, official app monitoring, a wealth of user reviews, and security researcher attention. Even if malware does get onto Google Play, it is promptly found and removed. However, owners of Android devices can also choose to download and set up applications from unofficial websites. How much more dangerous is freedom, though? The impact of installing apps from some unknown source . If you want to install the app from some unknown source, then you should be ready to take the risk and threats that you can have. Any app installation from outside the google app doesn’t provide the same level of security and assurance. There is an increased risk in the process. Why you should avoid installing apps from an unknown source 1)     a precarious slope Even when installing apps f...

What is a “Drive-By” Download? how to safeguard your device from it?

The term "drive-by attack," also well known as a "drive-by download attack," describes a cyberattack in which a malicious script forces software to download and install itself on a user’s device without the user's knowledge or consent. Any user device with any operating system has the potential to experience it. When a person accesses and browses a compromised web page, these assaults frequently take place. Exploit kits are frequently used in drive-by assaults to start the automatic download. Exploit kits are malicious programs developed by hackers to find security holes in hardware, online browsers, or web-based applications. The automatic download process is then started and the attack is carried out using these vulnerabilities. Drive-by attacks are intended to infect targets, steal data, and/or harm data. How do they attack your device? 1) They spy on you Cybercriminals spy on all your activities. They track you to steal your online credentials, identity,...

Why you should be careful with browser extensions

  Browser extensions, which most of us use on a regular basis, are presumably something you are already aware of. They enhance browser functionality significantly, but they also put users' security and privacy at risk. Let's talk about what's wrong with browser extensions and how you may lessen the likelihood that one of them will go rogue on you. However, let's first go over what a browser extension is specifically. Why do you need to be careful with the extensions? 1) destructive extensions To begin with, extensions sometimes even contain dangerous code. Malware occasionally infiltrates official markets, like in the situations of Android and Google Play, although it typically occurs through extensions that originate from third-party websites. For instance, security experts recently discovered four extensions in the Google Chrome Web Store that pretended to be harmless sticky notes apps but were actually found making money for their developers by covertly clicking ...

What’s the Difference Between Identity Fraud and Identity Theft?

  Being a victim of identity theft and identity fraud is not something new. Knowing the difference between the two is unique. As everyone doesn’t understand the thin line difference between them that makes them apart. Identity theft? Identity theft is the illegal act of taking someone else's personal, financial, or other information with the intention of utilizing it to pass as that person. The most common uses of an identity that has been stolen are to conduct fraudulent transactions or to open bank and credit card accounts. A phony identity can also affect tax returns, healthcare claims, and even criminal records. There are a few crucial items that you should always keep safe and be cautious of revealing, even if many different types of information can be stolen and used by identity thieves: Name, address, bank account, and many more such things. There are several methods by that thieves can get your information or take your identity. Occasionally, all it takes is a wallet that h...