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Internet Security Issues
How to protect your computer
Most
people know them as viruses but there are different kinds of programs that can
infect your computer. Some of them are deliberately malicious to your computer
system but most nowadays are designed to be invisible, so they can use your
system to perform other tasks.
The
collective name for these programs is Malware.
Internet Security Issue:
1. Malware
Keylogging
software that reads your keyboard strokes and sends them to a hacker – this is
a way to get password and personal information directly from your computer
Zombie
programs that use your system to send spam emails to others, store illegal
images on your computer or overload websites in an extortion attempt
Spyware
programs that collect information about the sites you visit for advertisers
Internet
Security Issue: Trojan Horses
2. Trojan horses
They are
not types of Malware, strictly speaking – they’re a method for getting Malware
on to your computer. They work by concealing themselves in other programs that
you might choose to download and run.
To
protect yourself from these you need:
Good
anti-virus and firewall software
Don’t
click on pop-ups
3. Firewall Software
Firewall
software is now often packaged with anti-virus software. A firewall stops
unauthorised connections between your computer and other computers on the
internet. Using a firewall prevents other programs collecting information from
your computer or using your computer for other tasks.
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