8 worst myths about cybersecurity

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There will be cyber threats as long as they accomplish somethings, but the myth about cybersecurity are just as persistent. Here’s a list of eight classics that might affect your cybersecurity.
Myth 1: The risk of being attacked is low
The internet is huge. Why would someone attack my computer or phone? Of course, things are not like this in reality. Hackers rarely select their victims individually, as a result of careful consideration, but attacks are carried out on a broad front and systematically using automated tools. The attackers are well organized and skilled.
Myth 2: Apps are more secure than browser
Apps create a false sense of security. Psychologists are certainly best place to answer the question of why this is the case, but probably the reason is that applications do not use a traditionally vulnerable browser. However, the sense of security associated with applications is deceptive: they are equally connected to the internet, only in a different form.
Some believe the phone is protected from spies. Many time we give the app access our data from image galleries to a Facebook account. By granting access to your phone’s location information, you give apps precise information about where you are. In fact, a mobile device allows for many more ways to track its user than a desktop computer.
Myth 3: Firewall + antivirus = complete protection
True, an antivirus program and a firewall make it harder for an intruder to gain access to your information, but this is not enough. It’s important to keep your software up to date and run the necessary software fixes, but even more important from a security standpoint are the choices you make as a user.
Myth 4: I don’t own senstitive information
You may think so, but very probably the situation is different. Password, addressees, phone numbers, credit card information, and other information are often cached on your machine. You can easily profile your email by reading and reviewing your browsing history. This is a common approach among cybercriminals in identify the targets of theft.
Myth 5: Secure your Mac
Believe it or not, the first computer virus was found on a Mac. The year was 1982 and a program called Elk Cloner. However, Apple computers have had such a reputation that malware does not have access to them.
This myth has its roots in the fact that Microsoft Windows, Apple’s worst competitor on the operating system side, has often been very vulnerable. So it’s true that Macs have been safer by comparison, but they do have their own problems. These have only just begun to emerge as the popularity of the macOS platform has grown.
The first warning signs were seen in 2004, when about 30 vulnerabilities were found in Macs. Today, macOS is an attractive target for attackers, as many users still imagine their Macs to be secure and don’t bother to get security software.
Myth 6: My wireless network can’t be hacked if i hide it
Most routers offer the ability to make a network “invisible”.This makes people imagine that when no one can see their network, no outsider can hack it. If someone wants to hack your Wi-Fi network, they will very likely know that most of the networks are hidden. They also have the technical skills to make them visible, even if you have hidden the network name.
Myth 7: Cloud services are not secure
There is a lot of talk about attack on cloud services as well as the insecurity of services. Interestingly, very few attacks are due to poorly protected services. Most data breaches are due to users being the victims of a phishing attack. Once again, the problem is with the user. However, it is important to check that the traffic and user agreements are encrypted from the cloud service you are using. There is no free service. With the free cloud service, you pay for it by giving out your personal information for targeted advertising or even for sale to other marketers.
Myth 8: A security programs slows down my computer
In the past, this was true. Antivirus programs could slow down your computer by up to 50%, and their daily use was embarrassing. Modern software uses significantly less machine capacity, and at the same time, computers and phones have evolved to be much more powerful than we would have thought 15 years ago. The performance of security software is constantly monitored and optimized. Today, you probably won’t even notice that a security program is installed on your computer.