Online security threats are one of the biggest challenges on the internet today. Every unprotected online computer can be affected with the viruses, malware, adware, hackers’ attacks and Trojans. There are many security risks on internet that can lead you to serious financial loss, information theft and the attack on your computer.Recently, the names and contact information for 10,000 customers of Automatic Data Processing and Sun Trust Banks were stolen from Salesforce.com, which provides online customer management software for those two companies. It is due to a hacker tricked a Salesforce’s employee into disclosing the password.
Besides, file sharing programs are used by most computer users to share files. Peer to peer file sharing is an easy way to share files between computer users as it uses a network to link the computer to one another so the information can be shared. However, the problem is raised that hackers can easily access to search or download files from any computer on the network. Therefore, experts are not encourage computer users to use peer to peer programs to share files.
The best way that we can overcome those problems is to use security software and hardware such as firewalls and authentication servers, as this is the most effective way to protect our computer and personal information. However, we need to choose hardware and software that will be updates itself automatically due to there are many new viruses and security threats that is launched all over the internet everyday.
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One also must be wary of Phishers.
What then are Phishers and what threat do they pose to the security of online data for ordinary users like u & me?
Phishers create websites that look the same as your bank, online bookstore or other familiar destinations you might visit and where there is exchange of personal information. They then get u to visit their fake website by sending you an e-mail, SMS, or instant message that contains a link. Once you are there, the phisher will trick you into giving away valuable information.
So what can you do to protect yourself?
Think very ~ carefully before handing out personal details i.e. IC/passport number, bank details – online and offline.
If you receive e-mail, an SMS or a phone call asking for personal or financial information, verify its legitimacy with either a phone call or a personal visit to the relevant institution.
Many businesses rely on e-mail to answer customer questions or "email blast" their promotions to the customers on their database but they will never ask you for personal information via e-mail.
If you conduct many activities online such as Internet banking or purchases, keep a close eye on your account.
It pays to be super-cautious. Whenever in doubt, follow your gut feeling and say no! More often than not, saying no in those instances can save u a lot of grief later.
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