• Shivam Maurya
• February 12, 2024
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Do you think cyberattacks only happen to big companies? Think again! The online world poses many risks that everyone should take seriously. Hackers want your personal information too and they have clever ways to get it. 

Got a Phishing Expedition Heading Your Way  

Don’t take the bait if you get sketchy texts or emails asking for private information! This illegal “phishing” hooked Indians for over 330.5 billion rupees in losses in 2023 alone. Ouch! These digital scams are getting trickier to spot every day. Stay sceptical of messages from anyone asking for things like your passwords or bank details.  

Your Identity Worth Its Weight in Gold

Believe it or not, your identity information is way more valuable to cybercrooks than company data! Stuff like your birth date, address and social security number can open the door to lots of criminal activity like taking out loans in your name. Yikes!  

A Little Protection Goes a Long Way

Big businesses splash out megabucks on cybersecurity teams and fancy software. As an individual, you can still thwart most attacks by taking a few sensible precautions. Using strong unique passwords, keeping your devices updated and avoiding shady websites works wonders!

Ransomware – Don’t Pay Up!  

In ransomware schemes, hackers sneak malicious software onto a computer and freeze up files until the victim pays a ransom. Schools and hospitals have been forced to pay millions! Now these extortionists are targeting regular folks too. Always backup your data securely offline. Paying these goons only fuels more crime.

The digital world might feel a little riskier after reading this. But knowledge is power! Now that you know cyber mischief affects us all, you can take simple actions to avoid threats. Stay safe out there and happy surfing!