How to Use the Browser & Stay Safe in 2023?

 Keeping your personal data and private information intact is one of the biggest challenges in today’s time. Organizations aim to gather maximum data in order to compete with their competitors. That actually makes them fragile to malware and malicious files. So this article helps you to use the browser in a safe and secure manner.

1) Create a safe and secure account with a strong password
Having a strong and unique password for all accounts is a must. In today’s time where cybercrime is at its peak, it is important to understand that the same password for all accounts could be a risky affair. It is as risky as having a password like “0123456789”. By reusing the password your device becomes vulnerable to all the attacks. There is a known tactic that hackers use to hack the device. It is known as “credential stuffing”. In this, hackers use the hit-and-trial method and attempt to input various stolen usernames and password combinations in dozens of ways in order to hack the device.
As a result, the user must opt for a password manager. It can safeguard your device and protect it against all threats.
2) Do not entertain any suspicious link that you may receive through email or message on social media
It is a common phishing attack. In this hackers try to contact you through email or through a message. They send messages in the name of authentic banks and with that, they share a suspicious link. If you click on that link, then you get in trouble.
3) Avoid sharing your personal information on the online platform
People share lots of personal information on various online platforms. This can put them in trouble. Excessive sharing of your personal stuff can create room for hackers to know more about you. They can misuse that information and can cause major damage to your device. So it is important to be alert.
4) Update your apps, device, and operating system
A device's security depends on its software being updated. These upgrades include security patches that have been developed by cyber professionals to thwart cybercriminals. The older the software, the more time criminals have had to devise ways to compromise them and steal their data. Updates frequently come with new and better functionality as well, which is another compelling reason to keep everything up to date.
5) Install K7 antivirus software
Antivirus software is essential for your device. It protects your device from malware, spyware, adware, key loggers, and ransomware. It has all pieces of software that can harm the device and data. If you install K7 antivirus it protects the device and the antivirus runs in real-time in the background.
Conclusion
If you want to be safe and secure then you must opt for K7 antivirus. It has all the features that can keep your device protected and can help you to overcome all the challenges. It runs in the background of your device and detects all sorts of malware and malicious files. If you too want to optimize your online experience, then you should contact us. We are always ready to help you in every possible manner.

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