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What is Peaklight
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How does it infect your computer?
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6 ways to protect yourself from malware
1) Avoid downloading pirated content: Stick to legal platforms for movies, music, and software. Pirated sites are high risk because they often disguise malware as legitimate content. Even searching for a movie on search engines can lead you to dangerous sites that trigger drive-by downloads.
2) Keep your operating system and software updated:
3) Use strong antivirus software:
4) Be cautious of suspicious links and files: Don’t click on unknown links, especially if they offer free movies, games, or other attractive content. Similarly, avoid downloading files from untrusted websites, even if they seem to be harmless ZIP folders.
5) Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication (MFA): Secure your online accounts by using strong, unique passwords for each account and enabling two-factor authentication. This ensures that even if some malware like information stealers try to grab your login data, they can’t access your accounts without the extra verification step. You can also use a password manager to generate and store your passwords securely.
6) Be wary of compressed files (ZIP, RAR):
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Kurt’s key takeaway
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