Category: Data Security
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The Hidden Risks of USB Devices and How to Stay Safe
Two decades ago, USB devices entirely transformed portable data storage technology. But today, the scenario has completely changed. These USB devices are seen as the major risk. USB devices are popular for their storing and data transfer capability from one system to another. Why? It is because they’re affordable, portable, and easy to use. However,…
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Best Practices for Data Backup and Recovery for Personal Devices
How would you feel if you lost all your important files, favourite photos, and documents in seconds? It’s a terrible feeling that is hard to explain in words, right? When such mishaps occur, it is stressful, no matter whether data is deleted accidentally, due to hardware failure or a cyberattack. Therefore, you must have a…
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How to Avoid Falling Victim to Tech Support Scams
Imagine you’re on your computer, and a pop-up jumps out saying your device has a virus. It tells you to call a number for help. Or maybe someone calls you out of the blue, offering to fix a problem you didn’t even know about. These are tricks tech support scammers use to get your money…
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How to Manage Device Permissions on Android and iOS
Yes! You read it right! By managing device permissions, you can decide what data your apps and devices are allowed to access and what they’re not. You must be wondering what the need is to do it. Read on to find its answer. Nowadays, mobile apps request access to various features on your smartphone, such…
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Mobile Security for Travelers Staying Safe in a Foreign Country
We read or hear about cybercrime, hacking, and security threats daily. However, we shake our heads in acceptance, close the article, and get busy in our business. The scenario is completely different when we travel abroad. During this time, we are more interested in sending emails or sharing our latest photos without bothering whether or…
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How to Securely Use Smart Home Assistants Like Alexa and Google Home
Smart devices like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomePod make life easier. They sit in your home, ready to help with a simple command. But there’s a catch: these devices listen to you all the time. Companies like Amazon, Google, and Apple might hear your private talks. Workers from these companies could listen to…
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Cybersecurity Checklist for New Devices: What to Do Right After Purchase
Buying a new device like a phone, laptop, or tablet feels exciting! Whether it’s a gift or something you saved up for, you want to start using it right away. But wait—before you dive into apps, games, or photos, take some time to make your device safe and personal. In India, where we love our…
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How to Enable Secure Browsing on All Mobile Platforms
These days, people live and breathe the Internet. Almost all work happens using web browsers. However, opening a web browser is no longer safe. Many threats are occurring on the other side, such as fake websites, malware, viruses, pop-up ads, etc. As per the study done by Kaspersky, in 2023, nearly 33.8 million attacks were…
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Understanding App Permissions: What You Should Allow and Deny
When you install a new app on your phone, it often asks for permissions to access certain features or data. For example, a photo app asking for permission to use your camera makes sense—it needs the camera to work. But sometimes, apps ask for permissions that don’t seem to match what they’re for. This can…
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Mobile Device Security: Best Practices for Remote Work Environments
Almost five years have passed since the global pandemic – COVID-19, and remote work has become the new norm. One thing is sure: remote work is here to stay. When we hear the term remote work one thing, we consider it as working from home. However, working in a hybrid working environment or using mobile…
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