Beware of Cyberattacks
In this growing computer world, Cyberattacks has become a common issue for daily computer users. A very well said proverb-
"Prevention is better than cure "
is very much essential for our life. I will discuss here the types of Cyberattacks a common user can face and to be aware of it and its prevention as well.
1. Phishing: It is a way practice by attackers to attain users sensitive information. The information includes like name, usernames, passwords, card details, etc through various ways like email, sms, links, etc. So, it is advise before reply to an email check the sender email id, and
2. Malware: These are unwanted software and application getting installed in your computer. This often happens when user clicks on links which are fake like fake ads, promotional offers, etc. It is advised to check the proper URL correctly before clicking on the link.
3.Virus: Viruses are a kind of unwanted toxic which enters in our computers to damage and deletes files. Antiviruses are there which mused be installed and run to scan full system on regular basis.
4.Hacking: This techniques is to enter into user computers, servers and personal devices to get data, credentials, personal information, etc of users. Security system are introduced in every system to prevent hacking, but it only reduced the probability of unwanted hacking. It is advised to change passwords frequently. And passwords should be a mixture of Uppercase, Lowercase, numbers and special characters.
2. Malware: These are unwanted software and application getting installed in your computer. This often happens when user clicks on links which are fake like fake ads, promotional offers, etc. It is advised to check the proper URL correctly before clicking on the link.
3.Virus: Viruses are a kind of unwanted toxic which enters in our computers to damage and deletes files. Antiviruses are there which mused be installed and run to scan full system on regular basis.
4.Hacking: This techniques is to enter into user computers, servers and personal devices to get data, credentials, personal information, etc of users. Security system are introduced in every system to prevent hacking, but it only reduced the probability of unwanted hacking. It is advised to change passwords frequently. And passwords should be a mixture of Uppercase, Lowercase, numbers and special characters.
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