The cyber heroes are among us and they are the geeks. Shortly after Geek Pride Day, Kaspersky is recognizing fans of technology, digital trends and popular culture as cybersecurity superheroes by being on the front line in detecting cyber threats.
Lima, Peru, May 24, 2023.— The tops in the cyber criminal activities are significantly registered for popular cultural events, including releases of movies, series, new smartphones and others gadgets, or video games. The consumption and early adoption of these digital trends features especially to the millennials, who today make up a large part of the community nerd And because technology is part of you DNA, It is no surprise that 12% consider themselves ‘technically skilled‘, 38% are confident in their technical knowledge and 29% love technology and look for gadgets to improve their lifestyle.
It is true that, despite the fact that nerds, in real life this one early adopters They don’t fight aliens, the dark side of the force or robots. T-800but they do experience first-hand the risks that a new software, product or technology could have. These risks and the fear of a possible Cyber attack led to the millennials worry about the safety of their devices.
According to the research of Kaspersky73% of the millennials Peruvians say they only launch trusted apps on their devices that they get from official stores, such as Apple Store And Google Playand 49% regularly run antivirus scans on each of their devices to protect themselves.
In terms of cyber security, this behavior is one “superpower”, Well, not until 2022, Kaspersky blocked malicious and unwanted video game programs on the computers of over 300,000 users. In addition, the company regularly warns of vulnerabilities in connected devices, such as smart camerasas well as fraudulent pages, emails from phishing, and distribution of malware benefiting from highly anticipated series premieres, such as The last of us, He Squid game, and movies, such as Spider-Man: No Way Home.
One of the superpowers of nerds is tech savvy, exceptional digital skills and good cybersecurity practices by keeping up with what’s trending or coming in pop culture making them pioneers of adoption and reception. As such, they increase the spread due to the different digital social circles they are part of. In addition, their role as ‘early adopters’ of new technologies often make them the most important ‘sensor’ for identifying cyber threats, from the most common to the most advanced. Let’s not forget that ‘all power comes with great responsibility’ and geeks should be aware that by being at the forefront of technology and digital trends they can set an example to follow and warn of potential risks, making they become cybersecurity superheroes,” said Fabio Assolini, Director of Analysis and Research for Latin America at Kaspersky.
Do you want to know if you meet the requirements to be a cyber hero? Kaspersky experts will help you confirm this:
- You have the latest technology and monitoring of super-threats like Batman: There may not be an Alfred Pennyworth who will always keep you informed of the risks, but a good geek knows what is happening through the official websites of the companies or brands he is interested in, as well as on the forums of their digital communities. By being one of the first to experience a gadget, you can warn both the makers themselves and other users, about possible malfunctions or vulnerabilities. If you want to amplify this power, stay on top of what’s happening in digital life so that you are aware of every threat in time and know how to act on every cyber risk and avoid unexpected attacks.
- Smart devices are your best allies and you prevent them from becoming a threat, Tony Stark style: Tools such as virtual assistants can be of great help in finding out the weather or traffic conditions, even organizing your daily routine using only voice recognition. However, these devices can be compromised or intercepted by third parties to spy on or attack other gadgets such as an appliance in the kitchen or to a vehicle. A good nerd knows that in order to prevent his own technology from attacking him like Ultron, he must choose carefully which company or provider to trust, so as not to buy pirated or second-hand smart devices whose firmware could have been modified by someone else and leave them behind. exposed to a third party.
- You fight against malicious programs like on Tron: If you are a good nerd, you will definitely be in the front row during the releases of movies, series and video games of the moment, compared to fake pages, fake video games, deceptive ads and the malicious programs they may contain. Thus, your combat skills are enhanced to protect your information and devices and you know how important it is to verify the authenticity of the websites you visit before committing your personal information. You only go to official pages to see or download content, and you’re wary of those who promise to see it before it’s officially launched.
- As soon as you identify a threat, activate your protection to prevent Star Wars and a cyber-attack: Every cyber hero knows that just like the Rebel Force in Star Wars, the plans for the Star of death to destroy it, a cybercriminal can compromise your information to sell or leak it. Therefore, in addition to resorting to violence, you secure your life online with cybersecurity solutions, such as Kaspersky Premiumthat provide full protection of your privacy and digital identity.
- You use security tools as powerful as Harry Potter’s Deathly Hallows: A good nerd protects himself with a VPN which, like the Invisibility Cloak, allows you to browse privately and securely and prevents your data from being collected by third parties. Instead, use cloud platforms or external memories to do regular backups of your data and, as with the Resurrection Stone, being able to restore it in the event of a malfunction of one of his devices or a cyber-attack. Finally, like the Elder Wand, your most powerful weapon against cybercrime is the protection of all your devices.
Remember that, like Thanos, the cybercriminals are inevitable, but like superheroes nerds unite, we can destroy the cyber universe. For more information visit the Official site from Kaspersky.
About Kaspersky
Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. Kaspersky’s deep expertise in security and threat intelligence is continuously translated into innovative security solutions and services to empower businesses, critical infrastructure, governments and consumers across the globe. protect the whole world. . The company’s broad security portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint protection and a number of specialized security solutions and services, as well as cyber-immunity solutions to combat the most sophisticated and evolving digital threats. More than 400 million users are protected by Kaspersky technologies and we help 220,000 business customers protect what matters most to them. More information on https://latam.kaspersky.com
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