{"id":4167,"date":"2025-10-22T07:58:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T05:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/?p=4167"},"modified":"2025-10-22T07:58:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T05:58:14","slug":"10-tips-to-protect-your-digital-assets-from-cybercriminals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/en\/10-tips-to-protect-your-digital-assets-from-cybercriminals\/","title":{"rendered":"10 tips to protect your digital assets from cybercriminals"},"content":{"rendered":"
Our online history, bank accounts, family photos, and sensitive personal data are all part of what we might call your “digital treasure.” And like any treasure, some try to steal it, damage it, or blackmail you with it. <\/span><\/p>\n Before analyzing this topic, we want to introduce Qondar, our solution designed for<\/span> individual users to perform constant threat monitoring.<\/b> With Qondar, you can automatically monitor potential leaks of your personal data on dark web sites, filter out relevant alerts, and receive support to address incidents.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to take a step further to <\/span>protect your digital<\/b> assets<\/b>, Qondar is a tool that you can use directly, without relying on an extensive infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n Below, we offer 10 practical tips along with small actions that will be very useful when an attacker tries to compromise your digital assets.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Every year, the volume of attacks targeting individuals and businesses grows significantly. In Spain, for example, a recent increase of more than 20% in malware detections has been observed ( <\/span> In addition, the<\/span> financial losses from cybercrime can be severe:<\/b> Many ransomware, phishing, and credential theft attacks target both businesses and individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n Therefore, it is not enough to \u201chope it doesn\u2019t happen to me\u201d: we must act in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before you can protect something, you need to<\/span> know what you have to protect. <\/b>. That includes:<\/span><\/p>\n Having an inventory will help you prioritize based on asset value and vulnerability<\/b>. categorization (e.g., \u201cvery critical,\u201d \u201cimportant,\u201d \u201cless critical\u201d). You can apply different measures depending on the risk level.<\/span><\/p>\n This advice is more vital than many think:<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to delve deeper into this aspect, we recommend you take a look at our content\u2192<\/span> And, in addition:<\/span><\/p>\n A strong password combined with 2FA significantly reduces the likelihood of someone accessing your accounts without your permission.<\/span><\/p>\n Even the best-protected system can fail. So: <\/span><\/p>\n Backup is your digital insurance<\/b>. against an attack that deletes or encrypts your files; having copies gives you a recovery option.<\/span><\/p>\n Many attacks exploit known vulnerabilities that already have<\/span> An updated system<\/span> significantly reduces classic attack vectors<\/b> (known exploits).<\/span><\/p>\n Many cybercriminals choose to<\/span> trick you into giving them your keys:<\/b><\/p>\n This type of scam is one of the most common, precisely because many users let their guard down.<\/span><\/p>\n You might be interested\u2192<\/span> One of the keys to protecting digital heritage is to<\/span> find out if your data has already been compromised:<\/b><\/p>\n Detecting a leak early minimizes damage.<\/span><\/p>\n Do not give more permissions than necessary:<\/span><\/p>\n The fewer privileges an access has, the less damage it can cause.<\/span><\/p>\n Encryption is a powerful barrier:<\/span><\/p>\n This additional level means that even if someone accesses the file or disk, they cannot read it without the key.<\/span><\/p>\n Protection is not a single action, but a habit:<\/b><\/p>\n Protecting isn’t just about preventing: you must be prepared to act if something goes wrong:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Today, digital exposure is constant,<\/b>from email to the cloud to your smartphone. But protecting your digital assets is possible if you take the proper measures. You don’t need to be an expert: with discipline, good tools, and a little vigilance, you can significantly reduce the risk. <\/span><\/p>\n If you are concerned about your safety and<\/span> Want to learn how to get started with Qondar or create a personalized digital protection plan?<\/span> Contact us<\/a> and we will help you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our online history, bank accounts, family photos, and sensitive personal data are all part of what we might call your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4165,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[23,25,78],"class_list":["post-4167","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cybersecurity-en","tag-qondar-en","tag-persons","tag-prevention"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy is it urgent to protect your digital heritage?<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n Cybersecurity in Spain: Impact and Keys to the Rise of Malware in Europe<\/span>
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1. Take an inventory of your digital assets<\/b><\/h2>\n
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2. Use strong passwords and manage authentication well<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n How to manage business passwords and credentials easily and securely to avoid online threats<\/span>
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\n multi-factor authentication<\/span>
\n<\/a> whenever possible.<\/span><\/li>\n3. Make backups (and check their integrity)<\/b><\/h2>\n
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4. Keep your devices and software always up to date<\/b><\/h2>\n
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5. Beware of phishing and digital scams<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Phishing: what it is and how many types there are<\/span>
\n<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n6. Monitor your digital exposure (detect leaks and infiltrations)<\/b><\/h2>\n
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7. Segment and control access to your accounts<\/b><\/h2>\n
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8. Encrypt your sensitive data<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/li>\n9. Maintain an attitude of vigilance and habit<\/b><\/h2>\n
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10. Plan your incident response<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n personal privacy<\/span>
\n<\/a> in the digital world, we invite you to learn about<\/span> Qondar,<\/b> a practical tool for individuals who desire constant monitoring and active alertness.<\/span> <\/p>\n