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Cybercriminals
10 October 2017

Cybercriminals know the importance of your data. Do you?

Written by Seqrite
Seqrite
Malware, Ransomware, Security
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

Educating oneself when it comes to cybersecurity is extremely important and should always be stressed upon. A better understanding of this subject increases the chances of staying safe from the existing threats. More often than not, the importance of user data is undermined by the concerned data subjects. However, the cybercriminals or rather the hackers aren’t apathetic or oblivious towards the data sets on offer with the reasons being quite evident. Be it the personal details or confidential biometric insights— cybercriminals hardly let anything skip their vision. With customers failing to recognize the importance of data and cybercriminals putting the same on a higher pedestal, it is the online security arrangement that suffers massively.

That said, one strategy towards staying protected from the pertinent threats is to increase the cyber IQ via vigilance, knowledge and associated information. Cybersecurity comes across as a two-fold approach, signifying the coherence between internet security and the physical landscape. If we, as customers, fail to recognize the importance of the available insights, it becomes exceedingly difficult to keep the lingering threats at bay. There are many loopholes which are beyond the comprehensive capabilities of an antivirus. Therefore, if we are looking for a concrete online security module, it is advisable to become educated regarding the nature of data, existing threats and the technological innovations at the helm.

How customer empathy saves the data?

Cyber-attackers value customer data, and it’s high time even we start putting a price tag on the structured and unstructured bits of information.

While antiviruses can protect data that’s on the subject’s device, online accounts can only be safeguarded if the user values his or her privacy. The first line of defense is to start the proceedings with secure passwords. This approach depends entirely on the user as no machine learning algorithm can set a customized password based on the preferences. Securing online accounts from cybercriminals is only possible if the subject values the designated data.

While there are a host of ideas to protect valuable information from unscrupulous sources, user awareness is probably the first step in the given direction. Be it managing online accounts periodically or changing passwords frequently enough; the onus is primarily on us when it comes to securing our confidential details. Although companies offering security solutions can help users devise specific plans for avoiding breaches and hacks, understanding the implications and finding necessary contingency plans are possible only if the subject is vigilant enough.

Why are software updates necessary?

No security solution can automatically update the software for the user unless instructed to do so. Software developers are proactive, and they keep adding stuff to their creation for strengthening the API against future threats. Therefore, data subjects must never ignore or put off an update for a considerable period.

Read more: Risks of using outdated software, OS and browsers

How vigilance keeps social engineering scams at bay?

There are hackers which use human interactions for getting under the skin of the data subject. This approach treads on the lines of manipulation and scare-tactics; thereby encouraging phishing. Internet security solutions cannot deal with human interactions unless the concerned Gateway Security Solutions comes forth with Mail Protection, Link failover, and Content Filtering features. However, if the data subject is educated regarding the existing techniques of phishing and social scams, it becomes easier for him or her to stay away from the dangers. Vigilance keeps vulnerabilities at bay, and this holds true even for the sensitive data sets.

Bottom-Line

Personal data is considered as the currency of underground economy. With cybercriminals trading in the same by hacking confidential information, it becomes necessary that data subjects keep a close check on their details by understanding the value of the same. If we think datasets are essential and confidentiality is a compulsion, we would do everything to keep them safe and secured.

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