{"id":92143,"date":"2023-10-12T18:24:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T12:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.quickheal.com\/?p=92143"},"modified":"2023-11-10T15:25:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T09:55:37","slug":"why-your-privacy-score-matters-more-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/why-your-privacy-score-matters-more-than-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Privacy Score Matters More than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"92143\" class=\"elementor elementor-92143\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2430eb7d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2430eb7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fd5eb69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fd5eb69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 17-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not so long ago, a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cis-india.org\/internet-governance\/information-security-practices-of-aadhaar-or-lack-thereof-a-documentation-of-public-availability-of-aadhaar-numbers-with-sensitive-personal-financial-information-1\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stated that \u2018130 million Aadhaar numbers were exposed online\u2019 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by just a handful of websites. In light of this and other similar headlines that hit the news daily, there is no denying that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safeguarding online privacy has become critical. Startling statistics such as these serve as alarming wake-up calls, reminding us that every personal detail shared or stored online provides\u00a0 a limitless goldmine for cybercriminals. It is apparent that safeguarding data and digital identity is paramount in our interconnected world, and protecting personal information is more critical than ever before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How well we shield our data from prying eyes, unwanted visitors, hackers and scamsters is a measure of our digital security. This is where Privacy Score comes into play, as the indicators for your online protection.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s understand what you can get out of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/v24-antivirus-launch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick Heal v24 &#8211; Privacy Score Feature<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><b>Enable Data Breach Alert<\/b><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy Score Impact<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data breaches are unfortunately common in today&#8217;s digital landscape. These breaches can expose your sensitive information to cybercriminals, putting your online privacy at risk. To stay vigilant and proactive, enabling data breach alerts are crucial.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like a vigilant neighbor who alerts you when something suspicious is happening, data breach alerts notify you if your confidential information, such as email IDs and passwords, is compromised or if any unusual activity is detected around your online details.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-92200 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.quickheal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture13-freepik-585x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture13-freepik-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture13-freepik-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture13-freepik-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture13-freepik-789x526.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture13-freepik-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture13-freepik.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/p><p><b>Enable Webcam Protection<\/b><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy Score Impact<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many apps and websites can turn your webcam on without your consent and record your personal life. The malicious operators of these websites can then blackmail you to extort money or more. To keep your personal life private, make sure you have your webcam protection enabled to stay safe from such threats.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Enable Anti-Tracker<\/b><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy Score Impact<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain websites can track your online activities, such as which other websites you have visited, how much time you spent there, what videos did you watch or what products did you buy online and more.\u00a0 They monitor your online behavior to use the information of your personal preferences to manipulate your actions, often by showing you personalized advertisements that follow you everywhere on the internet. Enabling the anti-tracker blocks all such tracking activity and prevents criminals from collecting any data about your online behavior. This way, it helps you maintain control over your digital footprint and online presence.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-tracker tools act as your digital bodyguard, preventing websites from stalking your online behavior and ensuring your online movements remain private.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-92204 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.quickheal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture15-freepik-390x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture15-freepik-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture15-freepik-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture15-freepik-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture15-freepik-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture15-freepik-80x81.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture15-freepik-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture15-freepik-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture15-freepik.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/p><p><b>Enable Password Protection<\/b><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy Score Impact<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malicious softwares can sneakily disable antivirus protection and attack your device. To stay safe from such attacks, always keep password protection on so that your digital safety is never compromised. Password protection ensures that only authorized users can make changes to your antivirus, securing your digital privacy by preventing unauthorized access to your security settings.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-92216 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.quickheal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture16-freepik-440x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture16-freepik-440x390.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture16-freepik-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture16-freepik-768x680.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture16-freepik-1536x1360.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture16-freepik-2048x1813.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture16-freepik-789x699.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture16-freepik-150x133.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Enable Safe Wi-Fi<\/b><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy Score Impact<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free public Wi-Fi networks can be convenient, but they also enable cybercriminals to steal data from your device. Safe Wi-Fi confirms if the Wi-Fi you are about to connect is safe to use, hence safeguarding your device and digital privacy.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92203 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.quickheal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture17-freepik.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture17-freepik.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture17-freepik-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture17-freepik-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Set Up Data Backup<\/b><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy Score Impact<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data loss can happen unexpectedly, due to any reason ranging from hardware failures or a cyber attack. Without a data-backup, you risk the chance of losing all your hard work and sensitive personal information such as personal videos and pictures or financial data stored online. A data backup ensures that you always have a safety net in case of any unprecedented threat to your personal information online.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as you keep important documents in a secure place, data backup routinely stores your data to prevent any loss. In the event of a digital mishap, you can recover your valuable information, ensuring your precious details are intact.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-92201 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.quickheal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture18-freepik-390x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture18-freepik-390x390.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture18-freepik-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture18-freepik-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture18-freepik-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture18-freepik-789x789.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture18-freepik-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture18-freepik-80x81.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture18-freepik-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture18-freepik-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Picture18-freepik.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/p><p><b>Don\u2019t Wait!<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/upgrade\/\"><b> Upgrade to Quick Heal v24 today<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/antivirus-for-windows\"><b>Renew or Buy Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Privacy Score helps to ensure that the safekeeping of your personal online information is under control.\u00a0 By implementing recommendations provided, you&#8217;ll not only enhance your Privacy Score but also fortify your online defenses to secure your digital world. This is your ticket to the future of digital safety, where protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your loved ones has never been more accessible or vital. With Quick Heal v24, your Privacy is in safe hand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not so long ago, a report stated that \u2018130 million Aadhaar numbers were exposed online\u2019 by just a handful of websites. In light of this and other similar headlines that hit the news daily, there is no denying that safeguarding online privacy has become critical. Startling statistics such as these serve as alarming wake-up calls, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":92134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[164,289,1739,128,1668,158,354,773,1751,303,910,788,1669,109],"tags":[1922,372,2001],"class_list":["post-92143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cyber-crime","category-cyber-safety","category-cybersecurity","category-future-watch","category-home-security","category-location-tracking","category-mobile-security-2","category-online-privacy-2","category-parental-control","category-phishing","category-ransomware","category-safe-banking","category-webcam-protection","category-youtube","tag-quick-heal-ransomware-cybersecurity-hacking-ransomwareprevention-threatintelligence","tag-digital-safety","tag-v24"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92143"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92143"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92143\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":92222,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92143\/revisions\/92222"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/92134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}