If you are using a Dell company laptop, then you need to be a little careful about your privacy and security. Because recently Dell Technologies has said that the company is facing the problem of data breach on a large scale. In this data breach, personal information of all the users has been leaked. It contained a lot of sensitive information, including users' names. Let us know what is this data breach and what are the safety tips to avoid it.
What is the Dell data breach?
Dell Company itself has given information about this data breach. In this post the company said that Dell Technologies takes your privacy and confidential information seriously. We are investigating this data breach, which involved a database containing purchases from Dell and many other customer information.
The company believes there is no significant risk to consumers given the type of data breach that occurred. However, consumers need to be careful about a few things.
The company started investigation
The company is investigating the data breach. The company says that as soon as we came to know about this data breach, we have started investigating the matter. We have taken strict measures to prevent violations. The law enforcement agency has also been informed in this matter. Also, the company has entrusted the responsibility of investigating the matter to a third party forensic firm. We are committed to protecting users' data security.
What precautions should users take?
strong password
The company says to always keep a strong password to protect yourself in case of a data breach. Password must use numbers, letters and special characters. Also, do not use the same password everywhere. Access different passwords for each platform.
Report to Dell
The company says users should report any suspicious activity. Should be sent to security@dell.com.
malware penetration
If users install the app from the wrong place. Malware can then enter the device. Due to which there is a risk of data leakage. Therefore, apps should be downloaded from the official site only.