2023-06-28 08:24:00
Today, a majority of readers have swapped paper books for electronic versions that are more ecological, easy to transport and sometimes less expensive. E-readers, smartphones, tablets… digital books are available via many devices, to the delight of enthusiasts. Unfortunately, this digital presence also exposes users to various cybersecurity risks, once morest which a number of measures can be taken.
The Wi-Fi network
Like any other Internet-connected device, e-readers and tablets can be hacked. Cybercriminals can also use these devices as a channel to attack other devices on the Wi-Fi network in question.
At home, it is possible to strengthen the security of your network through various measures:
– Change the default network name and password using a unique and strong combination;
– Place your router in the center of the house to reduce the risk of remote hacking;
– Activate Wi-Fi encryption using WPA2 or WPA3 protocols to secure communications;
– Use a firewall to filter incoming and outgoing traffic;
– Keep your devices up to date to benefit from the latest security patches.
In order to protect once morest these types of attacks, it is also recommended to follow a cybersecurity training online to familiarize yourself with the field.
Software updates
Software updates make devices run faster and fix security vulnerabilities. They thus offer the possibility of enjoying digital reading without any problems.
It is important to enable automatic updates as soon as they are available. When this is not the case, it is better to install them as soon as the device requests it.
E-readers, tablets and phones can sometimes install anti-virus software. In this case, it is also recommended to ensure that the latter is also up to date.
Digital books and cybermalware
Today there are millions of digital books available on the web and on download platforms. However, not all of them are reliable. Cybercriminals create fake digital books, tricking the reader into downloading dangerous files.
To download a digital book, it is therefore always preferable to go through an official online bookstore using the application provided for this purpose in the device in question, and, as far as possible, to avoid using a service third party or unverified. When an e-book seems suspicious, it is always better to do without it.
Finally, in order to further protect its reading device, it is also possible to activate thetwo-factor authentication (2FA), which adds an extra layer of security to all associated accounts and prevents unauthorized logins.
Reading brings together thousands of people around the world. If digital books make it even more accessible, they can also represent a new form of threat. It is essential to keep informed and to put in place the necessary measures to be able to dive into a new reading with complete peace of mind.
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