CYBER SECURITY | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

I will start with the basics, There is three types of Hackers. Black Hat Hacker that want to steal your money and maybe your Identity to Sell on the Dark Web. Then you have the Grey Hat Hackers that Hack for the fun of it. Then you have the White Hat Hackers aka Ethical Hackers aka Penetration Tester aka Pen Tester that are paid by businesses and companies to Hack Networks and Servers and let them know about any Vulnerability so that the businessses and companies can fix any Vulnerability. The Pen Tester also does a Vulnerability Assessment for the business or company.

WHY AM I TALKING ABOUT CYBER SECURITY?

I have two Certificates in Cyber Security as well as a Diploma in Cyber Security. So why am I talking about Cyber Security?, Well because Education and Awareness is Key in todays world.

With more and more Hackers and Scammers every day, We all need to take Cyber Security Serious and do our part. What do I mean do our part? Being Educated and Awareness and Knowing the Latest Viruses and Scams Circulating the World.

Knowing that the freat is Real and having a plain and being Proactive. Being Educate to know what to do if you are Hacked into or if you get a Virus or if you get Scammed. I will give you Tips on staying Safe online but you need to do your part as well, For your Security and for your Children Security and Family Security.

So what can we do to stay Safe Online?

Well number one is to have a up to date Operating System, If you are still running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or 8.1 than you are Crazy, A specially if your running one of the Operating System on a Business computer.

Windows 10 End of Life is 14 October 2025. If you have Windows 10 you need to upgrade to Windows 11 before that date. What if my current computer can't ran Windows 11. Well you can install a Linux Operating System that is more Secure and Faster than Windows. Many Linux desktop Operating System are secure and fater than Windows. Many people haven't heard about Linux because most new computers come with Windows Operating System. Anywhere you need a Reliable, Secure, Fast Operating System is where you will find Linux. What ever Operating System you are using it should be the Latest and up to date.

Yes Antivirus Program do work but some work better than others, Getting a Excellent Antivirus like Malwarebytes or Bitdefender and keeping it up to date. Installing the Antivirus Program on all your devices, Like phones, Smart TV, Computers ETC.

What are VPNs and do I need one?

VPN stands for virtual private network meaning that all data transfer from your device is done Securely so if a Hacking was to be in the middle the Hacker would't be able to read the Data.

Excellent VPNs like Nord VPN or PIA Private Internet Access which is what I have been using for years with no problems. Yes it does pay to have a good VPN and makes it harder for Hackers.

You need to spend some money if you want to be safe as possible online.

Spending a bit of money on a Excellent Antivirus and Excellent VPN can help against Hackers.

What can I do Right Now?

Right now you can make sure all devices on the Internet are up to date and have a Antivirus Program. DO NOT link Account, If you link all your account the Hackers only need to Hack one and then they will have access to your linked accounts. DO NOT use the same Password for all your Accounts. Changing your Passwords often is key and having a Long Hard Password is also key. Specially if your doing Online Banking or using a Bank App on your phone you want to keep changing it so the Hackers don't get your password. Setting up two-factor Vuthentication aka two step verification for Banks and other websites is Key. Only going to Websites with HTTPS, This means that the website is Secure and that is what the S stands for.

https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/ https://www.cyber.gov.au/scams https://www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics/explore-basics/recognise-and-report-scams

You can also sign up to Drouin Computer Repairs Online Support Social Networking Website. Not only is it for our customers but for anyone that wants free advice or to talk about Cyer Security or even Computer problems. It's where we can all Help each another & stay Safe and Secure online and support each another in Life and Online.

https://www.drouincomputerrepairs.com.au/ossn/

But What is the Best Security?

So the Best Security and Privacy is Linux Operating System, Many Defence Forces around the world ran their own Linux Operating System. I have used Zorin OS which is a secure and nice Operating System if you are a Windows user. The most Popular Linux Desktop Operating System is Linux Mint because of being a Nice Secure and easy to use Operating System which is what I am currently using. A Very Good Operating System for Security and Privacy is PARROT LINUX HOME EDITION. We can show you many Linux Operating System by booting a USB to see which one you like.

Steps to being Secure Online

1, Installing a Linux Operating System and keeping it up to date.

2, A well know Antivirus that is good and keeping it up to date.

3, VPN Virtual Private Network and make sure to change Server every time you connect, This is so your not getting the same IP address each time.

4, Stay upto date on https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/ for new Scams and Virus

5, Joining Drouin Computer Repairs Online Support Social Networking Website its FREE.

6, COME and TRY LINUX TODAY, We can help you to became a Linux User.