Hey! I’m Justina and I’m a Risk Manager at NordVPN!
Today, I’ll be looking at some of the most common cybersecurity questions
that have appeared on Twitter! So let’s get started and jump straight in with number 1!
1. How do I know if my social media account has been hacked?
Most of us have some form of social media so it’s
not surprising that this is one of the most frequent questions. Luckily,
a lot of social media apps already have a super useful feature to figure this out.
Check your social media app’s settings for anything that sounds like ‘Login Activity’ or
‘Login History’. If you’re suspicious that someone else has access to your account, this setting will
show you exactly when and where you last logged in, and also what devices are currently logged in.
Don’t recognize some of those places or devices? Looks like someone has hacked into your account!
Keep an eye on your emails, too. The hacker might be trying to change your login details.
If you’ve just received a notification email regarding those details, it’s time to act fast.
2. What should I do if I’ve been hacked? Ok, so you’re definitely certain that you’ve
been hacked. The next steps need to be taken as soon as possible! Time is of the essence,
and if you can get ahead of the game, then you’ll have a massive advantage over any cybercriminal.
First and foremost, run your antivirus and clear your device of threats. This is so
when you eventually come to change your passwords, you won’t have any digital threats still lurking
around, ready to steal your details again. Speaking of changing passwords, this is your
next step. Every account that was on the infected device needs new passwords. Make a list and cross
them off once they’re done. This might seem a bit much, but you need to be thorough.
3. There are so many VPNs to choose from, which one should I go for?
4. What is Cyber Hygiene and why do I keep seeing the term everywhere?
You keep seeing the term everywhere because people are becoming more aware of how important
their cybersecurity is! Don’t worry, Cyber Hygiene luckily doesn’t involve any soapy water!
Cyber Hygiene is basically just maintenance of your computer and devices’ security. It sounds
a lot more complex than it actually is. Keeping all your apps up to date with the latest software
patches is an example of good Cyber Hygiene. Other ways to keep cyber hygiene at safe
levels would be employing antivirus and privacy protection services, enabling 2
factor authentication, backing up your data regularly, and setting strong, complex passwords.
5. What’s the difference between Malware and Ransomware?
These are two of the most common terms that appear whenever another cyber attack has
hit the news. But what’s the difference? Well, Malware is the catch-all term for
software that was created to disrupt and/or gain unauthorized access to a computer. One of the
most common examples of Malware is Spyware, software implanted on a device specifically
to gather data under the victim’s nose. Ransomware is another incredibly common form of
Malware. The clue of what it does is in the name. Once a hacker has infected your computer
with ransomware, they can encrypt your files and demand payment from the victim
to get access to them again. The criminal is literally holding your computer to ransom!
And there we have it! There are plenty more cybersecurity questions we missed so keep your
eyes on the official NordVPN YouTube channel for a Part 2! Make sure you don’t miss it by
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Did you know that one of the best ways to secure your iPhone is to disable your
lock screen functions? Find out more with some of our other videos here!