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In how many ways can you secure your system from cyber attacks?

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The ways to secure our system from cyber attacks are as follows:

  1. Keep the computer system up-to-date and take regular backup of important data.
  2. Protect our personal information by managing our social media privacy settings.
  3. Update our antivirus software on a regular basis.
  4. Choose a strong password (combination of letters, numbers, symbols and special characters) and change it periodically. Do not use same password for all websites.
  5. Before downloading any software, ensure that the website address contains HTTPS or lock symbol.
  6. While using someone else's computer, do not allow the browser to save password or auto fill data and try to browse in incognito mode.
  7. For an unknown site, do not agree to accept cookies when asked for, through a Yes/No option.
  8. Perform online transactions like shopping, ticketing and other such services only through well-known and secure sites.
  9. Always secure wireless network at home with a strong password and regularly change it.
  10. Do not download songs, videos or software from untrustworthy websites. Often these files come with hidden malware such as ransomware or Trojan.
  11. Never download attachments from emails that appear suspicious.
  12. Adjust the settings in the web browser. It may limit some functionality but can provide best protection from malicious content.

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