{"id":10966,"date":"2016-01-04T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2016-01-04T14:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/?p=10966"},"modified":"2020-02-26T11:04:57","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T16:04:57","slug":"12-security-rules-for-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/12-security-rules-for-2016\/10966\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year&#8217;s resolution: 12 months to fix your online security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone loves the New Year. It is a chance for everyone to celebrate another year past with friends and loved ones, look towards a fresh start with a fresh calendar year or everyone\u2019s favorite \u2013 setting a New Year\u2019s resolution. You know the thing you say that you will do, but sometimes forget after the second week of the new year?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-10968\" src=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2016\/01\/06023344\/ny-resolutions-FB-1.jpg\" alt=\"New Year's resolution: 12 months to fix your online security\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\"><\/p>\n<p>This year, our team at Kaspersky Lab will challenge you to forego a resolution to lose 20 lbs. or to go back to the gym. Instead, we\u2019ll challenge you to improve your cybersecurity habits. And look, we know resolutions are hard to keep so we offer a single task per month to help you improve without being overwhelmed. Ready? If so, read on and make sure you bookmark the article or share it with your Facebook friends to challenge your friends to avoid becoming easy prey to cybercriminals.<\/p>\n<h3>January: let\u2019s start using proper passwords<\/h3>\n<p>In the first month of the year you should focus on the first security rule: use unique and reliable passwords for all of your accounts. This simple measure significantly improves your online security. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/passwords-are-like-underwear\/10645\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">In this post<\/a> we explain how to invent and memorize good passwords. If you like the combinations you\u2019ve came up with before, don\u2019t forget to check them with the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/password-check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">our Password checker<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">How strong is your <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/password?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#password<\/a>? Check it here: <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/9ILaxq503k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/t.co\/9ILaxq503k<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/P9Pm0SGc4n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/P9Pm0SGc4n<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/internet?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#internet<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/security?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#security<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/infosec?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#infosec<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/634790730138054656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">August 21, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>February: adjust the privacy settings for all your social networks<\/h3>\n<p>In this cold and gloomy month everybody misses coziness and comfort. The holidays are over, weather is bad, people stay at home and surf Internet. It\u2019s high time to look into the privacy settings of your social networks. We can help you with proper adjustments in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/facebook-privacy-settings-video\/4623\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/vk-privacy\/10743\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">VK.com<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/google-privacy\/10572\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Google+<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Did you see our guide to fortifying your <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Facebook?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#Facebook<\/a> acct? See Part 1 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/pu2fNYg1lc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/t.co\/pu2fNYg1lc<\/a> &amp; Part 2 here: <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/TfP16yUVmv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/t.co\/TfP16yUVmv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/462581180442099712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">May 3, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>March: fortify the security of your online banking<\/h3>\n<p>The first quarter comes to an end. Companies file accounts, while ordinary people try to save some money for their summer vacation. It would be nice if nobody steals your savings, that\u2019s why you should secure your online finances.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some recommendations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/secure-online-finance-eight-tips\/10828\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">keep your money safe<\/a>. Some tips include: why you should use a virtual keyboard when entering passwords and how to distinguish a real online banking site from a fake service. All in all, in a month you should learn how to use your online money securely. This new habit is going to be useful in the rest of the year.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">How to protect your money from online fraud \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LRBlkaC1V0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/LRBlkaC1V0<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/banking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#banking<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/onlineshopping?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#onlineshopping<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ecommerce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ecommerce<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rqrqgXkDGK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/rqrqgXkDGK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/676414920372670464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">December 14, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>April: adjust privacy settings on your smartphones and tablets<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s finally sunny!!! Everyone wants to go out but has responsibilities back at the office. That\u2019s why many people work on the go with the help of their mobile devices. In April you\u2019d better make sure that your gadgets are secure. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/android-maximum-security-tips\/6579\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Here<\/a> you can find our TOP 10 tips how to protect Android devices, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/iphone-maximum-security-tips\/6132\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">here<\/a> are our tips for iPhone users.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">10 tips for maximum <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Android?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#Android<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/security?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#security<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bIqSGMj05q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/bIqSGMj05q<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/j0quFlYNnw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/j0quFlYNnw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/530759328224256000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">November 7, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>May: use public Wi-Fi properly<\/h3>\n<p>Everybody walks, enjoys warm weather at the newly-opened summer patios and more than likely uses public Wi-Fi. You need to learn how to do it the right way, or you risk leaking your personal data to cybercriminals. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/dangerous-public-wi-fi\/10774\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">In this post<\/a> we offer some secrets for you to use free Wi-Fi securely.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">8 security rules for public Wi-Fi users \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MWPhQjUUZl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/MWPhQjUUZl<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/security?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#security<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/besafe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#besafe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ittips?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ittips<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lMdRQTLdSo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/lMdRQTLdSo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/673881099358089216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">December 7, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>June: ensure cybersecurity for your vacation<\/h3>\n<p>Before going on a vacation, you need to know what you shouldn\u2019t do during a trip. Of course, you\u2019ll need to study laws of the country you are going to, but this is only the beginning. You should also remember not to post the <a href=\"http:\/\/abc7news.com\/travel\/burglars-use-social-media-to-find-next-victims\/448107\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">dates and places of your destination<\/a> and photos of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/dont-post-boarding-pass-online\/10495\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">boarding passes<\/a> on social networks and don\u2019t brag on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ibtimes.com\/how-burglars-use-facebook-target-vacationing-homeowners-1341325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">expensive things you\u2019ve bought<\/a> during the trip. You need to consider every bit of information that you publish on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and all other social networks.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">7 reasons you shouldn\u2019t post your boarding pass online <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rjMLtV2vE1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/rjMLtV2vE1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/travel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#travel<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Traveltips?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#Traveltips<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wjntp7MazC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/wjntp7MazC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/662668076454932480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">November 6, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>July: use credit cards the right way<\/h3>\n<p>Credit cards are vital to our every-day purchasing. They provide comfort and secure access to your purchasing power. The only thing is that fraudsters have found numerous ways to access their victim\u2019s\u2019 credit cards. Before going on a vacation you should find out, what are the main <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/securing-credit-card-online-irl\/4782\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">rules of safe credit card usage<\/a>. Then again, you\u2019ll appreciate these rules everywhere: both at home and on a trip.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ICYMI: Five lessons I\u2019ve learned from having my credit card hacked <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/dAQQfNXnE3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/t.co\/dAQQfNXnE3<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/dSYKBglVgO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/dSYKBglVgO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/533624300302249985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">November 15, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>August: time to secure your data<\/h3>\n<p>Summer is almost over and you come back from holidays with bunches of new photos. If you don\u2019t want to lose your data because of a cyber attack, you should think of making backups. They will also help you a lot, if you accidentally delete a file or find out that your hard drive is broken.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, every user needs to make backups on a regular basis. You can backup your files with the help of Dropbox, Google Drive and other special cloud services, or you can also copy all crucial data to an external media. We recommend you use both methods. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/ipm-backup-kts\/10879\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">this post<\/a> you will find out, how to backup your files easily with the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/advert\/total-security-multi-device?redef=1&amp;THRU&amp;reseller=gl_KDpost_pro_ona_smm__onl_b2c_kasperskydaily_lnk____ktsmd___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Kaspersky Total Security<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Setting up backups with Kaspersky Total Security <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xY9jD0mPpu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/xY9jD0mPpu<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3PSGIvzFNn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/3PSGIvzFNn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/679790367819038720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">December 23, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>September: learn how to protect yourself from ransomware<\/h3>\n<p>As Eugene Kaspersky says, \u201cBack to Work!\u201d Cybercriminals look at the end of summer as a prime target to turn refocused and energized people (at home and work) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/teslacrypt-strikes-again\/10860\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">into their prey<\/a>. One of the most widespread and dangerous threats is ransomware \u2014 special programs that lock all data on a PC and extort money for bringing it back to the user. We recommend you to find out how to protect your system from ransomware. We have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/ransomware-10-tips\/10673\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">special post<\/a> devoted to this question.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">10 tips to protect your files from ransomware <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/o0IpUU9CHb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/o0IpUU9CHb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/iteducation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#iteducation<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/I47sPIiWFF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/I47sPIiWFF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/671348678607642624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">November 30, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>October: let\u2019s protect our personal data from Mad Men<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s the time for sales: Halloween discounts, traditional sales and all other tricks, which can be invented by the sharp minds of marketing specialists. People go shopping online and offline, and retailers readily gather their private data. Surely, they will do almost everything to increase sales.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Private Browsing: Enhanced privacy core to new Kaspersky Lab product line <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3FKOkk48c2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/3FKOkk48c2<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/bQVqPKEvto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/bQVqPKEvto<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/631863809645412352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">August 13, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>You probably would not like it if strangers from Internet shops get your private data and use it as they like. That\u2019s why it\u2019s time to find out how to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/enhanced-privacy-kaspersky-2016\/9562\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Private Browsing module<\/a> built into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/advert\/multi-device-security?redef=1&amp;THRU&amp;reseller=gl_KDpost_pro_ona_smm__onl_b2c_kasperskydaily_lnk____kismd___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Kaspersky Internet Security<\/a> (if you haven\u2019t done this before, of course).<\/p>\n<h3>November: learning how not to be deceived by phishing<\/h3>\n<p>In the end of November shops roll out their mind-blowing Christmas sales starting with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Cybercriminals are still very active, they are in the middle of the most profitable season. It is very important to keep cool and remember about different frauds, and at first instance \u2013 about good old phishing. If you don\u2019t want to take the bait, you need to know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-phishing\/6145\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">why phishing works and how to avoid it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What is phishing and why should you care? Find out <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eNlAvarhAy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/eNlAvarhAy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/iteducation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#iteducation<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/itsec?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#itsec<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EJc6vW8YUX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/EJc6vW8YUX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/675390994137894912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">December 11, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>December: install security software<\/h3>\n<p>We have only one last thing to recommend. If you still have no security solution, you should install it on your PC and the devices of your family members. Security is a big thing and a good gift. By the way, you don\u2019t need to wait the whole year for that. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/advert\/multi-device-security?redef=1&amp;THRU&amp;reseller=gl_KDpost_pro_ona_smm__onl_b2c_kasperskydaily_lnk____kismd___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">start right now<\/a>!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The superpower of protection: Kaspersky Lab 2016 product line is here <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8R0wgJaw2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/8R0wgJaw2w<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/mdvJBo82Pv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/mdvJBo82Pv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/626777461523652608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">July 30, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>All in all, if you are planning on turning over a new leaf in 2016, you should think of learning these cybersecurity rules. 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