4 suggestions for a safer internet from Kaspersky
Kaspersky shared some points that users should pay attention to.

1) Do not rush to install anything on your devices.
Acting hastily can put your personal information at risk, as pirated copies of alternative programs may have security vulnerabilities. It’s important to think carefully before installing unapproved apps, and official app stores are often the safest option.

2) Always check your privacy rights beforehand.
To do this, you can start by learning more about your country’s legislation governing consumer rights and the processing of personal data. When reading the app’s privacy policy, it’s important to check in advance whether they respect users’ rights and collect only necessary information. However, make sure you can contact customer service and request deletion of your personal data.

3) Sharing more data than necessary is not a safe option.

Limit data sharing and avoid unnecessary data sharing. Because excessive data sharing can increase privacy risks. To keep personal information safe, limit app access and reduce the amount of data apps collect about you. To avoid such problems, protect your privacy by restricting access to photos, contacts, and location to apps that can work without them. This also applies to applications’ microphone usage. Restricted access can prevent unauthorized collection of your personal information.

4) Modern security solutions can keep your personal information safe online.

Modern security solutions can block applications from accessing personal data, warn users about risks such as leaking phone numbers and other data, and warn about downloading malicious files. There are also services that help increase the security of personal information by following some simple guidelines.

Kaspersky Web Content Analysis Expert Anna Larkina notes that popular applications are often restricted. According to Larkin, users looking for new software often struggle to find reliable software with a transparent privacy policy. “Knowing users’ rights and paying attention to how and from whom an app collects data can prevent personal data from falling into the wrong hands,” says Larkina.