Internet Security Threats

Internet is not a safe place for the web users. Every unprotected online computer can be affected with the viruses, malware, adware, hackers' attacks and Trojans with only in 20 minutes. There are numerous security risks on internet that can lead you to serious financial loss, information theft and the attack on your computer.

There are specialized hackings tools and scripts that are designed to attack an unprotected computer. Being a web user, it is very important for you to learn about the common online threats. To deal with these threats you need to implement security solution on your computer, which includes antivirus, antispyware and firewall software or hardware device. The common online security threats include the following.

· Viruses

· Spyware

· Adware

· Malware

· Hackers

· Intruders

· Trojans

Every a computer is attacked with the viruses or other threats, all the connected computers also gets attacked. There are preventive measures, tools and techniques that can be used to deal with these threats.

Security Tips

· Do not open any email attachment from any unknown and unauthenticated source.

· Never reply to the emails whose identity you don't know.

· Protect your computer by installing up-to-dated antivirus and antispyware programs and regularly scan your computer with them.

· Implement a hardware or software firewall on your computer.

· Never send your user names, bank account information, passwords and credit card details to someone via emails.

· Before doing online shopping through a website ensure the validity and repute of that website.

· While doing online shopping make sure that your browser is displaying a lock sign at the bottom right column of your browser.

· Never open any web link that you receive through the web messengers from unknown
users.

· If you are administering a computer network then make sure that you are using very strong passwords at the computer server.

· Monitor the online activities of your network users.

· Block the suspicious websites, web applications, P2P sites and other files sharing websites.

· Never download software or games from the untrusted websites.

· In case of any online credit card fraud event, immediately contact your credit card issuing company or bank and report the abuse.

These tips will certainly help you to have safe browsing, chatting and secure online shopping experience.

B. Bashir manages this website Networking Tutorials and regularly writes articles on various topics such as Computer Networking, Computer Network Wireless Networking, Computer Hardware, Certifications, How Tos, Computer Networking Tips and computer tips.