Online entertainment has a very important and complex role in our lives: you don\u2019t watch it only for relaxation, but also to empathize with the characters and feel like you have experienced some new stuff (for which you don\u2019t have enough time to do in your real life) or to have interesting debate topics while drinking your morning coffee at the office.<\/p>\n
Sadly, all pleasures come with a price \u2013 this time, we\u2019re talking about our online privacy. I know, you\u2019ve heard of some creepy stories about online dangers before, but it can\u2019t and it won\u2019t happen to you. And anyway, you\u2019re not the only one enjoying watching vlogs or YouTube tutorials on how to edit your pictures \u2013 according to a Google Survey done in 2017 \u2013 you\u2019re one of the 78% of Americans\/75% of French people\/64% of Germans<\/strong> who watch online video content. So, the more people with the same online behavior, the lower the chances of having your <\/strong>private data misused, right?<\/p>\n Step one: know your enemy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n But none of these assumptions are true \u2013 every click on the Internet is a potential risk to your online security and privacy. Throughout 2017, Avira detected over 4.5 billion instances of malware on devices protected by Avira Antivirus, and according to a report from Ofcom, 22\/% of Americans\/ 12% of Germans\/11% of French people\/ 11% of Italians<\/strong> had their emails, social media accounts or their bank account accessed by an unauthorized person. \u00a0This doesn\u2019t sound so safe anymore, does it?<\/p>\n Nevertheless, the first step to stay protected while enjoying online content on your PC or smartphone is to be aware of the risks.<\/p>\n EN version<\/u><\/strong> – In the US, one of the most wide-spread online threats from 2017 was a type of malware – HTML\/ExpKit.Gen2 (15,725,500 detections)* \u2013<\/strong> this malware family takes advantage of vulnerabilities that are found in websites and tries to get inside your device to steal personal data and\/or install undesired applications. Imagine that this can happen by opening the wrong website while searching for information about Super Bowl 52.<\/p>\n DE version<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 In Germany, one of the most wide-spread online threats was PUA\/Linkury.Gen (27.993.300)* <\/strong>–\u00a0 PUA stands for Potentially Unwanted Apps. This detection doesn’t mean that the file is malicious. A Potentially Unwanted Application can bring in other unwanted additional software components such as apps, toolbars, and advertisements, slowing down your device or doing user profiling. This is the case of Linkury, a browser hijacker that comes in PUA bundles. It changes the homepage, search scopes and make revenue of the ads that are shown there. PUA apps are best avoided by carefully checking default options while downloading apps. Imagine that this can happen only by downloading a file with Eminem Revival Tour dates from a from an obscure website.<\/p>\n FR version<\/u><\/strong> – In France, one of the most wide-spread online threats from 2017 was a type of malware – HTML\/InfectedWebPage.Gen2 (19.916.301 detections)* \u2013<\/strong>This malware uses vulnerable web pages to insert their malicious code, trying to get in your device to steal personal data and or install undesired application. Imagine that this can happen only by opening a wrong website while searching for this year\u2019s Oscars nominees.<\/p>\n Italian version<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 In Italy, one of the most wide-spread online threats from 2017 was an adware – Adware\/ELEX.aqiqx (931.000 \u2013 detections)* – <\/strong>this stands for \u201cadvertising software\u201d, a program that displays banner ads and\/or pop-ups on devices without permission. The adware hijacks your browser and redirects you to third party websites. The worst part is that sensitive information related to your web browsing and purchasing habits is collected without your knowledge and consent. This adware once executed, shows injected ads on websites and even annoying pop-up windows. Imagine that this can happen only by opening by mistake a pop-up window while you were looking for this year\u2019s Oscars nominees.<\/p>\n Step 2: always follow 4 simple rules<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Still, there are ways to stick to your normal online habits without putting your online privacy in danger. You can feel safe with every click you make by following these simple steps:<\/p>\n In other words, Phantom VPN will make you unhackable, untraceable and uncensored.<\/p>\n But there\u2019s a simpler way to do that \u2013 install a software updater \u2013 it will do the job for you allowing you to relax and have a pleasant time while being online.<\/p>\n Following these 4 rules have never looked so simple – you have the possibility of choosing from a great range of solutions. Internet Security Suite makes your digital universe a safe and comfortable place to enjoy your favorite shows and music. If you\u2019re aiming for a VIP experience \u2013 you should try Avira Prime, the industry\u2019s first all-in-one subscription service that provides you and your family or friends with convenient, no-obligation coverage for all your online security, privacy, and performance needs on whatever device you want to use.<\/p>\n *Avira Protection Labs report \u2013 Figures available for August, September and October 2017<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":17018,"template":"","news_categories":[185],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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