Cyber Safety

In a contemporary world, internet takes the foremost priority in our life.In the domain of communication and information sharing, we are very thankful to the Internet technology for its contribution to this domain. Without any doubt, we can confess that internet has made our lives very easier by providing us the way to communicate with rest of the world. Everyday, internet is adding more convenient ways to communicate. Along with providing the luxury of communication, internet also allows us to collect information easily. Here comes the loophole of using internet!! With all the information so easily available on the internet, issues of internet security can be thrown up for its users. There remains various chances of internet theft and misuse of information available.

Cyber security cases are ascending at an threatening rate. Cases of intrusion or fraud are incredibly increasing day by day and cyber criminals are using unique and advanced technology to carry out their operation.

Threats to internet security:

1. Computer Malware:

Malicious software or Malware is a common threat That can damage your computer. It could be a computer virus, spyware, rootkits, worms, and Trojan horses.

What it can do?

• It can alter or delete files and steal sensitive information.

• Takes control of the computer and all the software running even can send mail by itself.

• Can reformat the hard drive.

• False information about the security problem can pop up.

What to do?

• Scan your device

• Monitor your online behavior.

• Reinstall your operating system

2. Spam

Common methods of both collecting and sending information out from unsuspecting people. This threat can easily be found on the internet through social networking sites, websites, and blogs.

What it can do?

• Creates junk unwanted mail.

• Create a burden in communication

• Send malicious code in recipient’s computer.

What to do?

• Use anti-spam filter.

• Keep updated your browser.

• Never respond to any spam.

3. Hacking

It’s a term used to describe actions taken to gain unauthorized access to a computer. Nowadays even nontechnical people can do hacking with the help of online available tools and techniques.

What it can do?

• Find a weakness in your security settings and exploit them to access personal information in a computer system or connections.

• With the aid of computers and information technology infrastructure, cybercrime is committing a crime.

What to do?

• Use complex passwords.

• Change your password often.

• Use two-factor authentication.

• Log out from the social accounts when you are done.