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How Do Hackers Hack Phones and How Can I Prevent It?

Your phone has many private information. It has your bank details and the contact details of all your friend and family members. It would be a disaster for you if your data or personal information are hacked by hackers, as they target your phone privacy. There are several ways through which hackers can target your phone. Phishing attacks, keylogging, Trojan, Bluetooth hacking, and Sim card swapping are the ways through which hackers hack the phone. In order to prevent privacy, users must keep the following things in mind. In this article, we try to share some ways of preventing these disasters. 1) Take precautionary steps Protecting your device is important. Sometimes people hack the device just because it ends up in the hands of the wrong person. The best way to avoid such cases is by protecting the device with the right password or pin. Users must apply a strong pin or password to their devices to avoid such disasters. Also, it is recommended to turn on the device tracking so tha...

5 Signs Your Device May Be Infected with Malware or a Virus

  With time our dependency on devices increased in million folds. With this, there is also a tremendous rise in cybercrimes. Hackers target device security and hijack files, information, and documents. Malware is spreading at a tremendous rate and it infects almost all the system. There are several ways through which you can detect the primary stage of malware or virus on the device. In this article, we try to highlight the signs of infection. If you witness any of these symptoms in the device, then you need to be alert and should take the necessary steps to safeguard your device. 1) Your device is hot when you touch it If you find your device hotter than its normal temperature, then it is a case of crypto-jacking. In this, the hacker installed malicious files in your device. There are crooks who target crypto mining would take over the computer device, tablets, smartphones, and gaming systems to use the device’s power source to mine more cryptocurrency. Ensure that your device ...

How to choose the right antivirus software for your needs?

  The internet is one of the most vulnerable platforms these days. Every day you come across a new virus or cyber threat. At the same time, we spend the majority of our time on the internet. We share our sensitive information and perform many business activities on our devices. In order to maintain the privacy and security of the device you need to adopt antivirus software. It provides the best protection for your device and helps you to overcome security challenges. Based on the requirement, one must select the software. There is a different type of antivirus software in the market. Users must select software that can fulfill all their requirements and provides them with an extra layer of protection. 1) Type of device The first thing that you should consider while buying antivirus software is the type of device that you have. There is some antivirus software that is designed for the specific device type. Antivirus software is specifically designed for specific types of devices su...

The Risks of Not Using Antivirus Software

  The internet is full of information, and resources. It gives you a wide platform to explore new things and expand the dimension of your knowledge, work, and business. But have you ever thought about the other side of the internet, the potential threats, cybercrimes, and malicious files? What damage it can cause to your device? Today when we use the internet we are exposed to many cybercrimes, and hackers are ready to steal our personal information and use them against us. In giant businesses, their in-house data is their biggest asset, which has to be protected from being hacked. Keeping information safe and secure is the biggest responsibility of an individual. Antivirus software is the best way in which you can protect your device and keep your personal information protected. Do you want to know the potential risk you can have if you do not have antivirus software? Data loss The biggest side effect of not having antivirus software is the lost data. One click on a malicious fi...

How to Identify and Protect Yourself from an Unsafe Website

People share almost everything on the internet. They share their personal life, photos, and many other things on various social media platforms. With this, it becomes really crucial to protect that information from hackers and cybercriminals. As hackers can attack your computer and gather your information from infected and malicious websites or apps which you might visit for the first and last time. Here are some ways to identify fake or infected websites 1) Suspicious email If you receive a suspicious email in which some unknown link is attached, then you must avoid it. Even if it is sent by someone whom you know, don’t directly click on the link. Always cross-check the link by typing the link address in the search browser. 2) Logical thinking If the website asks for your personal information, then it’s a trap. Do rely on such websites. Use your common sense and avoid such websites. 3) Read the website URL carefully Before jumping on the website, always try to cross-check ...

The Top Cybersecurity Threats Around Valentine's Day

  Since it’s a time of celebration, people focus more on surprising their loved ones with attractive gifts, chocolates, cards, and with other exciting surprises. Usually, people lose their attention to the potential cybercrimes that can cause safety threats to them. This is the best time when hackers try to adopt various means to trap you. In this article, we discuss various possibilities through which cybercriminals can hack your device. 1) E-cards from family, friends, or from the social group Thinking about e-cards, the first thing that comes to our mind is a thoughtful, friendly surprise from your close and loved ones. But the fact differs in today’s time. Today cyber criminals use it as a most common form of phishing attack. They try to pose as your friend, family person, or your office colleague to ensure that you click on the malicious file. Once you get into their trap, they steal all your sensitive information. This is one of the most popularly used traps by cyber hac...