Cryptojacking: Ways on how to protect yourself.

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Hi friends, how are you today?..welcome back to my blog, it's super good to be back in your faces. I trust you got value from my last post, of course I bring to you another value packed content. It's actually the continuation of the topic we are discussing.

In my last post, we defined the concept Cryptojacking, why and how it's is done. But we were not able to touch on ways on how to safeguard yourselves against it. Well I know we are all not miners here but whatever knowledge we garner now won't be a waste, trust me...and who says you can be a miner tomorrow? Smiles.

Alright friends let's get into the main business of the day which is how to safeguard ourselves against this kind of attack. I trust you're ready...leggo.

How to prevent Cryptojacking

Cryptojacking is not different from other malware attack that are very subtle in nature, sometimes it very difficult to detect, all the same it's very important to know how to prevent this attack. There is a common saying I believe we are all familiar with which is...Prevention is better than cure and that's the focus of today's post.

• Use enhanced/strong Cyber security programs

Well I can't stress this enough. Cryptojacking is a cybercrime targeted at victims browsers and devices. You definitely need a very strong Cyber security protection and programs that can spot these threat and save you.

One should also ensure that such program is updated regularly, any slack on the path of an individual or organization as to carrying out this preventive measures would definitely expose them to this threat. A very good example of these programs is kerpesky total security. It's one of the prominent security programs we have out there. You could give it a try.

• Use ad blockers

One should ensure that he uses a very good ad blocker which would prevent unwarranted ad that are used in sending in this malware in disguise. My emphasis is on the word good ad blocker because it has also been discovered that some malicious ad still find their way around some random ad blocker. So one needs to be discreet in one's choice even if you have to pay to get a good one.

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• Block infected sites and pages.

Any pages or site you have personally discovered that subtly host Cryptojacking activities should be blocked and avoided as much as possible. This is more like a temporary preventive measure as it still exposed you to more of them but the bottom line is you are aware of their plan, so keep blocking them as much as you can when discovered and avoid them like plague

• Disable JavaScript.

It's important to disable JavaScript when browsing online with your device. What this does is it prevent your device from being hijacked but then this singular act brings it limitation which is in terms of functionality, you might not enjoy your browsing experience to the fullest. But which would you prefer, to be hacked or to be protected? I believe the latter is your choice.

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• Be alert and stay up to date on the latest Cryptojacking trends.

I've always said it that these player are always on the move. They are never boxed. Once you discover their tactics, they go back to device a new one. We have learnt so far how they deploy their tricks but don't be surprised when you find out that they have discovered a new way which they won't hesitate to try out on an unsuspecting victim. Hence the reason you have to continually update yourself on their gimmicks, both new and old.

Bottom Line

Cryptojacking is actually a cyber crime carried out by those greedy folks who have chosen to cut corners and earn from people's sweat. We have learnt in this post how to protect ourselves from being a victim. Don't forget to keep yourself updated of their gimmicks, because what I've shared so far is not all there is. Go for knowledge.

There you go friends.I would love to wrap it up at this juncture. I want to believe you've gotten so much from this piece. As my usual custom is, I would always encourage that you DYOR to be sure of every financial step you would want to take as I won't be liable for any form of loss encountered by you.

Feel free to share with me your thoughts in the comment section. Thanks for your time once again. Gracias!

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^{Disclaimer: This post is made as an education and not investment advice. Digital asset prices are subject to change. All forms of crypto investment have a high risk. I am not a financial advisor, before jumping to any conclusions in this matter please do your own research and consult a financial advisor.}

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Regards
@lhorgic♥️

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