It is important that you keep your phone, computer, apps and software updated to keep your data safe. You will also need an anti-virus programme.
Even if you protect your phone, computer, and other devices with strong passwords and are careful about who can see your screen, missing updates for your operating systems, apps, and programmes can leave security holes that give cybercriminals backdoors into your devices.
That’s why updates are regularly released, and it’s important that you install them. Even if it feels like you just updated.
An anti-virus programme is also necessary to keep your devices secure. If your computer gets infected with a virus, cybercriminals can, for example, steal or destroy programmes, data, and personal information on your computer. A virus can also be forwarded to all your contacts.
Several manufacturers of phones, computers, and tablets have created guides on hiPhone and iPadow to set your devices to download and install updates automatically. That way, you don’t have to think about it.
Not all internet browsers can update automatically, so you need to do it yourself. There are guides available on how to check for new updates on the most popular browsers.
Anti-virus programmes vary in price from completely free to, for example, 1,500 DKK, and the level of features, protection, and available support also differs greatly.
You can search for something like “best anti-virus software reviews” to find one that suits your needs.
As with other apps and programs, it’s also important to keep your anti-virus programme updated.
If your computer runs Windows 10 or newer you are well protected by using the programme Virus & Threat Protection which is already installed.