The Importance of Internet Security and How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Threats
The Importance of Internet Security and How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Threats
There are several ways you can protect yourself and the computer or laptop you are using, one of which is by purchasing an antivirus program to protect your computer or laptop from the threat of viruses and trojans. You can also use anti-spyware or anti-malware programs to protect against tracking, spyware and unsafe software.
Using a firewall can also be used as an alternative to anticipate cyber attacks and track your location, the most important thing is your behavior as a user. Be wise in using online media or doing online activities. Perpetrators really like users who are weak in the sense that they don't understand the perpetrator's methods and also the impact of cybercrime.
Preventing Cyber Crime
Talking about cyber crime, it cannot be separated from fraud, spam, identity theft, computer viruses and worms, cyber stalking, drug trafficking, online prostitution, sexual predators, malware, spyware, phishing and other forms of cyber crime.
How to Strengthen Internet Security and Avoid Cybercrime
1. Enable Spam Blocker
Some email service providers have provided spam blocking features to prevent unwanted messages. This can also improve internet security, because many fraudulent emails and phishing emails often arrive in your email inbox.
2. Use a trusted antivirus
Make sure you install an antivirus application on the device you are using and don't forget to regularly update the antivirus database as well as the antivirus program. If you don't want to buy antivirus software, you can use the free version but make sure the antivirus you use is reputable. In an effort to maintain internet security, you can also use the default antivirus found on several operating systems.
3. Firewall
Use the firewall protection feature on your device, this can prevent hackers from entering your device's system. This is very important especially to maintain our internet security.
4. Encrypt Important Data
Use software that has an encryption feature for all data that is considered important and confidential. So if your device is successfully hacked, at least the perpetrator will need time to decrypt all the files that you have previously encrypted.
5. Be Aware of Websites
Please be wary of websites that ask for your full name, mailing address, bank account or insurance number. Although not all websites are malicious, however, personal information is only used on certain websites. Such as banking, online shopping, online ticket booking.
6. URL Web
Observe the URL first when making online transactions on online shopping, banking and online ticket booking websites. Make sure the site starts with 'https', and has the TRUSTe or VeriSign label on it.
7. Avoid Scams
Scammer activities or types of scams should be avoided because they aim to obtain your personal information and money. You need to be careful if you receive a fake lottery or are declared a lottery winner. Make sure the information is valid and if you receive an SMS, make sure it says the name of the SMS Banking service which includes the name of the Bank, don't click on the link in the SMS or email. It is better to confirm first with the bank or agency used by the perpetrator.
8. Supervise Children's Online Activities
The wise thing that all parents should do is use parental control software, which allows parents to monitor their child's activities. Parents should monitor email activity and the history of the web browser their child uses, and make sure to place the computer or laptop in a room that is easy to monitor.
