Why nternet ecurity is important?
Botnet
A botnet is a network of private computers that have been compromised. Infected with malicious
software, these computers are controlled by a single user and are often prompted to engage in
nefarious activities, such as sending spam messages or denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
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Malware
Computer worm
A computer worm is a software
program that copies itself from one
computer to the next. It does not
require human interaction to create
these copies and can spread
rapidly and in great volume.
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Spam
Spam refers to unwanted messages in
your email inbox. In some cases, spam
can simply include junk mail that
advertises goods or services you aren't
interested in. These are usually
considered harmless, but some can
include links that will install malicious
software on your computer if they're
clicked on.
Phishing
Phishing scams are created by cybercriminals
attempting to solicit private or sensitive information.
They can pose as your bank or web service and lure
you into clicking links to verify details like account
information or passwords.
Security doesn’t end at your desktop. It’s
important to get into the habit of securing
your presence through your mobile device
as well. Use strong passwords and
biometric features, ensure you turn off your
Bluetooth, don’t automatically connect to
any public Wi-Fi, and download with
caution.
Back-Up Your Data
SECURITY
It’s important to have a strong
password, but it’s even more
imperative to have two-factor, or multifactor, authentication. This method
provides two layers of security
measures so if a hacker can accurately
guess your password, there is still an
additional security measure in place to
ensure that your account is not
breached.
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