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Top 7 Cybersecurity Tips to Stay Protected - EstheraSTEM

Cyber security is the practice of protecting computers,  servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and  data from malicious attacks. To Ensure the Computer networks and servers are free from malicious attacks and damages, Preventive measures must be observed. That is exactly why I have brought together these top 7 Cybersecurity tips you should be aware of and observe. Cybersecurity Tips Here are top 7 tips to take note of: Keep(Update) your software, device and apps up-to-date. Avoid opening suspicious emails and Be Cautious of Links [Be careful what you click] Use a secure file-sharing solution to encrypt data [ Back up your data]. Turn on two-factor (or Multifactor) authentication. Choose unique and strong Passwords.. Install an antivirus and scan for viruses regularly. Securely store your sensitive documents. If there any other cybersecurity tips you know that can keep one protected, let us know in the comment

Cybersecurity: A STEM Career to Consider

          Cybersecurity or IT security is the protection of computer systems, servers and networks from malicious cyber attacks. It has become a professional and personal matter people are concerned with since new cyber threats appear constantly. >>Cyber Threats           They are unlawful attacks to access data and damage information carried out by spies, hackers, terrorist groups, criminal organizations and hostile nations. Examples are Denial of Service (DoS) Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks  Spam (unwanted or unsolicited emails and messages) Botnet Malware (malicious software) Cyberterrorism Phishing (fake communication used to trick people to give out credit card details and personal information) Ransomware Spyware. >>Targets Financial System  Government  Large Corporations  Consumer Device, etc. >>Cybersecurity Tips Update your Software and Operating systems regularly Use Strong Pas...

Cryptocurrency Basics

  Cryptocurrency is an digital currency which is an alternative form of payment created using encryption algorithm. THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CRYPTOCURRENCIES ●It is secured by Cryptography  ●It doesn't rely on Central Banks or trusted third parties to verify transaction  ●It is powered by Blockchain ●A Cryptocurrency wallet is needed to use it. Before we dive in fully, Here are keywords to learn about in Cryptocurrency world: Block - collection of transaction data on a cryptocurrency network.  Blockchain - a technology that maintain records of transaction and keeps track of crypto and its owner. NFTs - non-fungible tokens. DeFI - decentralized finance. Private key - necessary to sign transactions and write them in blockchain. Bitcoin  (CRYPTO:BTC) - first and most valuable cryptocurrency [founded by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009] Bitcoin Mining - process  by which Bitcoin transactions are validated digitally on the Bitcoin network and added to the blockchain led...