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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nReclaim Online Family Privacy this Data Privacy Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCybersecurity company, <\/em>BullGuard<\/em><\/a>, provides tips to help families reclaim their online privacy and protect their devices as major organisations the world over endorse and promote the importance of protecting personal information on Data Privacy Day.<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LONDON – JANUARY 25, 2020 \u2014 <\/strong>The 28th<\/sup> of January, Data\nPrivacy Day, is a landmark and important day in the Internet calendar. Endorsed\nat a global level, a wide range of organisations, including the United States\nSenate, the UK Information Commissioner and the Council of Europe, promote the\npressing need for data privacy and protection. In support of this invaluable\nmission, consumer cybersecurity champion, BullGuard<\/a>, has set out a number of top but simple tips to help people protect their\nfamilies and devices online. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNat Maple,\nChief Marketing Officer at BullGuard said: \u201cThe importance of Data Privacy Day\ncan\u2019t be overstated. Apps, websites and online services hoover up personal data\nbut people feel as though there is little they can do about it. If you want to\nuse or sign up for a service or app you have to accept the privacy terms which\ntypically means you are handing over your private data. Added to this is the danger that your\ndata can be hacked and exploited by cybercriminals for financial or identity\nfraud. We want people to know that you can reclaim data privacy and protect\nyour family with a few simple steps.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Utilise a VPN<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nA VPN<\/a> (virtual private network) keeps you anonymous online\nby hiding your IP address, enabling you to access the internet anonymously.\nThis means when you visit a website for instance or use an app on your phone,\nyou can\u2019t be individually tracked. Your data is visible but meaningless because\nit can\u2019t be attributed to you. Because a VPN encrypts your data, routes your\nconnection through secure remote servers and masks your IP address, it creates\na shield that is hard to see, tough to crack and nearly impossible to track. <\/p>\n\n\n\nImplement two-factor authentication <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is a sign-in method that\nrequires two or more pieces of evidence of your identity to enable login. The\nfirst piece is usually an email and password that you use when you sign into a\nservice and the second is a number or passcode that is sent to your phone. You\ncan\u2019t access the service until you enter this number or passcode. If your email\naddress or password is compromised in a hack, they are useless to\ncybercriminals because without the two-factor authentication code the online\nservices and e-commerce platforms you use can’t be accessed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use a Password Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA password manager creates strong\npasswords for the entire family. Every time you visit a site, it will either\nauto-fill your existing password or, if it’s a new site, create a strong\npassword for you. Password managers can also scan your current passwords for\nweaknesses and recommend stronger versions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Install good Security Software<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEvery device in the home should be\nrunning good Security Software<\/a> whether it\u2019s a smartphone, tablet or\nPC. This protects against malware such as spyware and keystroke loggers which\nare designed to secretly steal your personal data such as passwords and payment\ncard numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck social privacy settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSocial networks have a lot of\ninformation about you so it\u2019s important to ensure you are using appropriate\nprivacy settings so that strangers can\u2019t see your personal information. It\u2019s\nalso important to ensure that your private information isn\u2019t being shared publicly,\nsuch as your phone number and your physical address. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check app permissions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMobile apps prompt you to give them\npermission to access your private data such as your contacts or files and to\nuse the camera, microphone, geolocation and so on. Some cannot work without\nthese permissions, but some use this information to create profiles of you which\ncan be sold on to unknown third parties. Always check app permissions to see\nwhat data you are expected to hand over and only grant permissions that the app\nactually requires to function in the way you plan to use the app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be alert when using Public Wi-Fi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPublic Wi-Fi networks usually do not\nencrypt traffic which means that anyone on the same network can snoop on your\ntraffic and gather logins, passwords and payment card data. If possible, avoid\nusing public Wi-Fi for online shopping or accessing bank accounts and email. If\nyou do want to connect to public hotspots use a VPN which encrypts your data,\nkeeping it safe from prying eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t click on links from unknown sources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBe vigilant about email scams and\nphishing attacks. Phishing emails are extremely common and try to entice the\nrecipient into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. This can lead to\nmalware being secretly downloaded onto your devices. The best way to avoid\nfalling victim is to simply not click on or open an attachment that is not from\na reliable source. Always check the sending email address and not just the name\ndisplayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About BullGuard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBullGuard\nis an award-winning cybersecurity company focused on providing the consumer and\nsmall business markets with the confidence to use the internet in absolute\nsafety. We make it simple for users to protect their data, identity and privacy\n\u2013 at home, in the office and on the go. The BullGuard product portfolio extends\nto PC, Mac, tablet and smartphone protection, and features a comprehensive\nproduct suite, including internet security, mobile security, identity\nprotection, an easy-to-use VPN with military-grade encryption, and BullGuard\nSmall Office Security, a dedicated, cloud-managed endpoint service designed\nspecifically for small offices. BullGuard released the world\u2019s first IoT\nvulnerability scanner, real-time Home Network Scanner and unique Game Booster\ndelivering the most secure and optimized gaming experience for PC Gamers.\nToday, BullGuard continues to lead the cybersecurity industry in providing\ninnovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BullGuard has an unmatched channel\nfocus. Our total commitment to channel partners is evident with our\nindustry-leading Advantage Partner Program and unrivaled revenue share scheme,\nwhich has made BullGuard the channel\u2019s favorite endpoint security vendor,\nconsistently recognized by prestigious industry awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All BullGuard customers and partners\nenjoy expert live, 24\/7 customer support and a no-logs policy. Follow us on\nTwitter <\/a>@BullGuard<\/a>, like us on Facebook at <\/a>BullGuard<\/a>, or learn more at <\/a>www.bullguard.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n###<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Media\nContacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSarah Chard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PR Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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LONDON – JANUARY 25, 2020 \u2014 <\/strong>The 28th<\/sup> of January, Data\nPrivacy Day, is a landmark and important day in the Internet calendar. Endorsed\nat a global level, a wide range of organisations, including the United States\nSenate, the UK Information Commissioner and the Council of Europe, promote the\npressing need for data privacy and protection. In support of this invaluable\nmission, consumer cybersecurity champion, BullGuard<\/a>, has set out a number of top but simple tips to help people protect their\nfamilies and devices online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nat Maple,\nChief Marketing Officer at BullGuard said: \u201cThe importance of Data Privacy Day\ncan\u2019t be overstated. Apps, websites and online services hoover up personal data\nbut people feel as though there is little they can do about it. If you want to\nuse or sign up for a service or app you have to accept the privacy terms which\ntypically means you are handing over your private data. Added to this is the danger that your\ndata can be hacked and exploited by cybercriminals for financial or identity\nfraud. We want people to know that you can reclaim data privacy and protect\nyour family with a few simple steps.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Utilise a VPN<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n A VPN<\/a> (virtual private network) keeps you anonymous online\nby hiding your IP address, enabling you to access the internet anonymously.\nThis means when you visit a website for instance or use an app on your phone,\nyou can\u2019t be individually tracked. Your data is visible but meaningless because\nit can\u2019t be attributed to you. Because a VPN encrypts your data, routes your\nconnection through secure remote servers and masks your IP address, it creates\na shield that is hard to see, tough to crack and nearly impossible to track. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Implement two-factor authentication <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a sign-in method that\nrequires two or more pieces of evidence of your identity to enable login. The\nfirst piece is usually an email and password that you use when you sign into a\nservice and the second is a number or passcode that is sent to your phone. You\ncan\u2019t access the service until you enter this number or passcode. If your email\naddress or password is compromised in a hack, they are useless to\ncybercriminals because without the two-factor authentication code the online\nservices and e-commerce platforms you use can’t be accessed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Use a Password Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A password manager creates strong\npasswords for the entire family. Every time you visit a site, it will either\nauto-fill your existing password or, if it’s a new site, create a strong\npassword for you. Password managers can also scan your current passwords for\nweaknesses and recommend stronger versions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Install good Security Software<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Every device in the home should be\nrunning good Security Software<\/a> whether it\u2019s a smartphone, tablet or\nPC. This protects against malware such as spyware and keystroke loggers which\nare designed to secretly steal your personal data such as passwords and payment\ncard numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check social privacy settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Social networks have a lot of\ninformation about you so it\u2019s important to ensure you are using appropriate\nprivacy settings so that strangers can\u2019t see your personal information. It\u2019s\nalso important to ensure that your private information isn\u2019t being shared publicly,\nsuch as your phone number and your physical address. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check app permissions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mobile apps prompt you to give them\npermission to access your private data such as your contacts or files and to\nuse the camera, microphone, geolocation and so on. Some cannot work without\nthese permissions, but some use this information to create profiles of you which\ncan be sold on to unknown third parties. Always check app permissions to see\nwhat data you are expected to hand over and only grant permissions that the app\nactually requires to function in the way you plan to use the app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Be alert when using Public Wi-Fi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Public Wi-Fi networks usually do not\nencrypt traffic which means that anyone on the same network can snoop on your\ntraffic and gather logins, passwords and payment card data. If possible, avoid\nusing public Wi-Fi for online shopping or accessing bank accounts and email. If\nyou do want to connect to public hotspots use a VPN which encrypts your data,\nkeeping it safe from prying eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t click on links from unknown sources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Be vigilant about email scams and\nphishing attacks. Phishing emails are extremely common and try to entice the\nrecipient into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. This can lead to\nmalware being secretly downloaded onto your devices. The best way to avoid\nfalling victim is to simply not click on or open an attachment that is not from\na reliable source. Always check the sending email address and not just the name\ndisplayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About BullGuard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n BullGuard\nis an award-winning cybersecurity company focused on providing the consumer and\nsmall business markets with the confidence to use the internet in absolute\nsafety. We make it simple for users to protect their data, identity and privacy\n\u2013 at home, in the office and on the go. The BullGuard product portfolio extends\nto PC, Mac, tablet and smartphone protection, and features a comprehensive\nproduct suite, including internet security, mobile security, identity\nprotection, an easy-to-use VPN with military-grade encryption, and BullGuard\nSmall Office Security, a dedicated, cloud-managed endpoint service designed\nspecifically for small offices. BullGuard released the world\u2019s first IoT\nvulnerability scanner, real-time Home Network Scanner and unique Game Booster\ndelivering the most secure and optimized gaming experience for PC Gamers.\nToday, BullGuard continues to lead the cybersecurity industry in providing\ninnovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BullGuard has an unmatched channel\nfocus. Our total commitment to channel partners is evident with our\nindustry-leading Advantage Partner Program and unrivaled revenue share scheme,\nwhich has made BullGuard the channel\u2019s favorite endpoint security vendor,\nconsistently recognized by prestigious industry awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All BullGuard customers and partners\nenjoy expert live, 24\/7 customer support and a no-logs policy. Follow us on\nTwitter <\/a>@BullGuard<\/a>, like us on Facebook at <\/a>BullGuard<\/a>, or learn more at <\/a>www.bullguard.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ###<\/p>\n\n\n\n Media\nContacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarah Chard<\/p>\n\n\n\n The PR Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n