Protecting Yourself from "Net
Threats"
We Must Protect ourselves from
Internet Threats.
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Just
about everything we do these days seems to involve
the computer and the Internet. Our mails, family
contacts, children's pictures, flight reservations,
medical records, work documents, and financial
records have found their way into the world wide web
of information.
Making our lives easier through the use of the Internet has also
made us more vulnerable to the miscreants,
racketeers, and cyber-criminals of the world.
Identity Theft and harassment
These are some of
felonies and misdemeanors that any Internet
user could be a victim of. Now more than ever, we
need to protect ourselves and our family from these
potential attacks. Here are some tips for your
Internet security. |
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None of this should really be new - and probably
isn't if you have made any attempt at all to protect
your computer - and family. But these are good
reminders, anyway.
1. Knowledge is power.
Learn as much as you can about the Internet. Books, magazines and,
of course, the Internet offer a lot of information about
Internet security through websites like this one.
Try to learn about basic computer Internet security like firewall,
anti-spyware, privacy policies, etc. Dont fret if you
cant understand them thoroughly. As you come across
more articles, youll gain a greater understanding and
grasp of computer jargons and concepts.
2. Arm your PC.
Your PC should be your vehicle as you travel along the information
highway. Load up your PC with intrusion prevention and anti-virus
programs. Firewall and anti-virus programs are
relatively inexpensive and can be bought or downloaded
in the Internet - often for Free.
If you are going to download the product, be sure that the source
is reputable. If you already have an anti-virus
programs, make sure it is updated and your other
software have current patches installed.
3. Beware of strangers.
Instant messaging (IM), chat rooms and bots are the types of
real-time messaging that are extremely popular nowadays.
When engaging in any of these, try to be aware of the
real identity of the person you are communicating with.
If you are dealing with an anonymous person, do not divulge
personal information like residential address, telephone
numbers or bank accounts. Some might even ask you to
click on a seemingly harmless web address that, in
reality, may actually contain malicious codes or
information. Disable automatic download settings.
4. E-mails could be harmful.
Hackers and spammers could target your inbox to spread unwanted
information. They may send e-mails with malicious
contents, from harmless spam to damaging computer virus.
Simply delete the e-mail if the sender or the e-mail
subject seems suspicious.
Viruses could modify e-mail addresses discreetly so it looks like
it came from someone familiar. Say, like interchanging
two letters in an address in your contact list. Always
scan attachments before downloading them.
These are few things you may want to consider when using the net.
Small things that could save you the hassle of undoing
the damage caused by those creating havoc online.
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You are invited to visit
https://www.firewalls-and-virus-protection.com for more
articles on Internet Safety. A few
minutes browsing there now might save you many hours of agony and
grief later. The "Firewalls
and Virus Protection" website,
BLOG, and "Security
Alert News Reporter" help everyday Internet users
navigate safely through the Cyber Space Jungle loaded with ambushes and booby traps.
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