Stay Safe: Update Your Devices, UAE Council Says

Everyone in the UAE, here’s a quick heads-up from the Cybersecurity Council: update all your devices, both for fun and for work!We’re spending so much time online now, so staying safe is super important. We’re using tech for pretty much everything, so keeping our stuff safe at home and work needs to be a big deal.

The Council says that old software can cause issues. Hackers can get into outdated programs to put in bad software, get your info, or get into networks. When you update your systems, apps, and security, you get the latest protection to stay safer online.Staying safe is everyone’s job. The government is helping with security, but we need to do our part as well. Set up automatic updates, use strong passwords, run antivirus software, and watch out for spam emails. This can seriously lower your chances of getting hacked.

For businesses, the Council says to do security checks. Keep all employee devices updated and show employees how to be safe online too. Even small businesses should know that one bad gadget can cause a lot of issues. When everyone knows the basics, companies can avoid tons of problems. Security pros agree it’s important to get the word out. People might not think they’re at risk, or that hackers only target big companies or the government. But if a device isn’t protected, criminals can get in. This can cause theft, identity issues, or data leaks.

So, the UAE Cybersecurity Council wants everyone to know that updating your devices is a must for staying safe. Pay attention and make updates a regular thing to keep your information secure.