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<\/p>\nThe world is a mere few hours shy from ushering yet another year of this century. While it only remains to be seen what 2014 may bring in, 2013 has had its share of IT security hoo-has; a share bigger than its predecessors. And while different security incidents were taking place in different parts of the world, Quick Heal was constantly journaling them and bringing them to its readers. Here are the top 10 security blogs of 2013 with the maximum reach to the audience.<\/p>\n
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1<\/strong>. Common Password Mistakes and Tips for Creating Stronger Passwords 2<\/strong>. What Slows down Computers? 3<\/strong>. Know the Risks of Using ATM and Online Banking 4<\/strong>. Alert: Ransomware are on the loose. Know what precautions you should take to prevent data loss 5<\/strong>. Classic Lies you Should not let a Cyber Criminal use on you 6<\/strong>. How to Recover your Money if your Bank Account is Hacked or your Card Details are Stolen 7<\/strong>. What is Ransomware and How to remove it using Quick Heal? 8<\/strong>. Parental Control \u2013 Its Role and its Importance
\n<\/a>In this post, we discussed some of the most common mistakes most of us make while choosing a password. Also, we outlined some really easy tips for creating better and secure passwords.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>This post presented a quick roundup of factors that are responsible for slowing down computers.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>While ATM and online banking have eased monetary transactions, they have attracted quite a lot of eyes from the cyber crook community. This post entailed the security risks of using ATMs and online banking, and discussed some valuable safety measures users can take.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>In this post, we presented a brief on the nastiest member of the Ransomware family \u2013 CryptoLocker. It is a sophisticated malware that encrypts user data and demands ransom for decrypting it. We also discussed some important precautions to prevent data loss caused by the malware.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>An informative piece on how cyber criminals use social engineering tricks and lies to trap the unsuspecting and unwarned lot.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Our CTO, Mr. Sanjay Katkar, shared some insightful measures one may take if their bank account is hacked or card details are stolen.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Here we gave a general insight into what is Ransomware, its impact, and how it can be evaded. We also shared some helpful tips with our readers on how Quick Heal can help remove this malware from an infected computer.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>In our constant endeavor in making the Internet a safe place for kids, inarguably, good parenting plays a pivotal role. And when this works in conjunction with a reliable parental control software, then parents can create the perfect online environment for their children. And this concept was presented in this post.<\/p>\n