3 Online Security Threats That May Look Small!

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3 ONLINE SECURITY THREATS THAT MAY LOOK SMALL!
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• While innovations are making the virtual world so
  interesting, at the same time the hackers are
  gearing up to discovering new ways of hacking a
  system.
• But there are ways to protect your online data
  from the hackers or being attacked.

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• Software Application Development Experts across
  the globe are trying to enable businesses and
  people with better techniques in order to protect
  from security breach.
• But there are few things that personally people
  or users need to be careful of. Here I have
  listed down 3 security threats that can lead to
  possible security breach that are generally under
  estimated.

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1. Social Engineering 

• This is one threat that most businesses are under
  estimate.
• The hackers never really spend time on cracking
  your code or even looking for loopholes. It is
  easier.
• If your code base has gaps, then that makes your
  vulnerable but they have other ways too.

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• 95 of cyber attacks have happened because of
  human error. With ever expanding businesses and
  their even bigger employee strength, there are
  chances that an outsider can easily access to
  your systems.
• It is easier for them to trick those companies
  where the employees are not trained or giving
  knowledge about cyber security.
• This is one of the biggest reasons for
  confidential information being leaked leading to
  hacks or attacks. 

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• For this reason, this threat can be worth giving
  thought.
• Even with security software and other technology
  that helps in keeping your online data secure,
  still the number of hacks has increased in the
  last couple of years.

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2. Public Networks 

• Did you know using a coffee shops internet or
  WiFi can also make your online profiles
  vulnerable or can indirectly land you into
  trouble.
• The public networks are generally accessed by
  many but there is no guarantee of its security or
  protection while its used.

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• There are chances that hackers are tracking your
  passwords or making use of your network in order
  to get into your personal business.
• Hackers use sniffer programs to hack devices and
  networks. 

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• The public networks are about many aspects that
  may be enabling people with the most amazing and
  robust solutions.
• Take a berth and dont fight your way to these
  threats, just make sure you use the VPN network
  in order to be secured while accessing public
  networks.

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3. Social Media Scams 

• Today, just everyone is on social media and thus,
  there is a lot of sharing of personal sharing
  making identity hacking very easy.
• This is why logging in from different browser or
  using public networks to log into your social
  media profiles can result in an attack.
• Also, with eCommerce site enabling users with
  social media logging in can share result in
  making your profile vulnerable.

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Be Careful Stay Safe

• It is better to be safe than sorry falls right in
  this situation.
• Cyber security is slowly becoming an aspect to
  worry about! Also, cyber security professionals
  around the world are trying to look for
  technology solutions that can help in making more
  secure software and other such innovations.
• Moreover, governments across the globe are
  working hand in hand in order to tighten security
  and fight with cyber crimes.

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