What are some common cyber security threats and how can I protect myself from them?
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Common cyber security threats include malware, phishing, ransomware, identity theft, network intrusions, data tampering and destruction, and account takeovers. To protect yourself from these threats it’s important to download and update your software regularly; use antivirus or anti-malware protection; don’t open attachments from unknown senders or click on suspicious links; use complex passwords that are updated frequently; avoid accessing sensitive information on public wireless networks; and keep your data backed up in multiple locations. Additionally you should be aware of scams such as emails asking for money or other personal information. Above all else — trust your instincts! If something seems off it usually is.
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What are some common cyber security threats and how can I protect myself from them?
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1. Phishing - this is an attack that disguises itself as a legitimate email from a known source such as a bank or online retailer in order to fool users into revealing personal information. You can protect yourself from phishing attacks by being cautious when opening emails, avoiding clicking links contained in suspicious emails, and only entering personal information onto secure web pages encrypted with the 'https' secure protocol.
2. Malware - malicious software designed to hijack or damage a computer’s system or data without the user’s knowledge. You can prevent malware attacks by keeping your operating system and anti-virus software up to date and ensuring that all security applications are installed and active on your devices; regularly backing up important files; avoiding downloading suspicious apps or files from untrusted websites; only installing official updates released by vendors directly; scanning incoming messages for malicious code attachments and websites you visit for potentially dangerous activity scripts, cookies etc 3 . Social engineering - when people are manipulated into revealing sensitive data or taking certain actions which will give someone else unauthorized access to restricted areas/data, eg: through persuasion, flattery, deception etc 
You can prevent social engineering attacks by questioning any unusual requests asked via telephone/email communication before you fulfill them; checking identification badges of visitors before allowing them access to secure areas 4 . SQL Injection – A type of cyber attack where an outsider is able penetrate database protection barriers using special characters in inputted queries in order steal valuable information stored on site databases
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What are some common cyber security threats and how can I protect myself from them?