This is how you can keep your technology safe in 2018

A host of cyber intrusions in the year 2017 reflects the utmost importance of protecting your confidential digital information in the coming year and here is how you can do it-:

Use the latest software

Ransomware came as the most damaging attack in the year 2017 in the shape of a software that encloses the confidential data of users and threatens to erase it if they don't shell out a ransom. In May this year, the ransomware by the name WannaCry impacted more than 2,00,000 Windows computers across 150 countries.

Utilise a VPN

In April this Year, the  US Congress fliped privacy rules which would have made it harder for broadband service providers like Charter and Comcast to keep an eye and sell information related to your browsing history.Switching to a virtual private network, or VPN, is a strong safeguard for your online privacy.

Remove Unwanted Apps

A host of third-party apps sucks your personal information. There are also applications and web services which you often forget after downloading or subscribing to them which can access and leak your personal data. It is also advisable to do an audit of all your third-party applications. Delete the applications which you have not utilized in the last couple of months. 

Safeguard Your Hardware

Flagship smartphones like Apple iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 reached crossed several shipment records this year with high-end specifications. A trend however with these new smartphones is that the display covers much of the device which is prone to shattering.The new year is a good time to invest in the protection of your smartphone.