Is WhatsApp safe or not? Do I always have to eject the stupid hard drive or can't I just unplug it? The people who tape up their webcams are paranoid, right?
Question after question about your cyber security that we will clarify for you once and for all so that you can continue to surf and send safely. To protect your digital data, we have a great Christmas present: a 40% discount on Norton Security Deluxe !
WhatsApp is safe – true or false?
Incorrect. WhatsApp was bought by Facebook not long ago, meaning data is stored and used for advertising or PR, for example - yes, your photo could be hanging around somewhere as a promotional image without you knowing. If you want to send your media securely, then it's better to use apps that protect your privacy, such as Threema (for €1.99 (iOS) or €2.49 (Android)).
My webcam is safe – true or false?
Incorrect. Yes, the supposedly paranoid camera stickers are right, because hackers can access your webcam via remote maintenance software and watch or film you. So buy yourself a small sticker, pimp up your firewall or get an anti-virus program and don't open any dubious email attachments, links or downloads.
Mass storage device needs to be ejected - true or false?
True. In fact, it is better if the USB stick or external hard drive is ejected correctly. Normally nothing happens if the plug is simply pulled, but sometimes processes still run in the background, such as data storage or transfer, which can then be lost. So it's better to click on the symbol in the right corner with the green checkmark on Windows and eject it, or on the Mac click on the eject symbol next to the device in the Finder.
The private window in the browser is protected – true or false?
Incorrect. The window only clears history, cache and cookies. This is very practical if you don't want other users of your PC to see where you're surfing. However, your data can still be saved. If you want to surf encrypted, a virtual private network, or VPN for short, will help. The Firefox add-on ZenMate , for example, is free and serves its purpose.
Using WiFi in a café is safe – true or false?
Incorrect. Hotspots like the ones you find at Starbucks can be hacked very easily, you don't have to be a professional to do it. So it's best to only use WiFi when you really have to and not let it connect automatically. Also surf with https instead of http and the king's rule: do not enter any personal data! It is best to delete the WLAN from the list after use.
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