| Hacking has become a big problem concerning Internet | | | | security and make your system vulnerable to hacking. |
| security, one that even affects the government and | | | | Make sure that your system has a competent firewall |
| other high security computer networks. Hacking | | | | installed and activated. The firewall provides a layer of |
| attacks can range from mildly annoying or just | | | | Internet security to strengthen the defenses of your |
| disruptive, or they can threaten finances and even the | | | | PC. If you have high speed Internet access, it may be |
| security of people and the country. It may not be | | | | advisable to unplug the Internet connection when you |
| possible to completely eliminate any hacking risks, but | | | | are not online. An open connection is seen as an |
| there are steps that you can take to increase your | | | | invitation, and many high speed Internet providers keep |
| Internet security, and minimize the risks of a hacking | | | | your system connected and open twenty four seven. |
| attack being successful. One tip is to be skeptical | | | | For this reason a lot of Internet access providers may |
| about what you read and see online. There are many | | | | offer a security program or suite that customers can |
| sites or advertisements that promise you money or | | | | use for free, to strengthen your Internet security. An |
| other benefits that sound too good to be true, and | | | | efficient anti spyware program, an anti virus program, |
| they usually are. Many times these sites will have | | | | and a firewall in place will help protect you against any |
| viruses, spyware, or other malicious software | | | | hacking attempts on your system. |
| programs that install on your system and make it | | | | Make sure to download and install any security |
| vulnerable to hacking. | | | | updates for your system as soon as they become |
| Do not open any attachments or files in your e-mail if | | | | available. Sometimes it is possible that a software |
| you do not recognize the sender. Some viruses and | | | | program has a glitch or two, and updates and patches |
| hacking attempts use e-mail to get around your | | | | are a way that these problems can be fixed. Not |
| Internet security measures. A hacker may attach any | | | | installing all of the recommended updates is the same |
| type of harmful software as an attachment and then | | | | as leaving your PC open for the hackers to walk |
| mass mail it to a large number of people. It is a good | | | | through. All of these steps will help you protect your |
| idea to use an anti-virus software program to scan | | | | computer against any hacking attempts, and will also |
| attachments even from someone you know, just in | | | | strengthen your Internet security so that hacking is less |
| case a file is infected and this fact is not known. | | | | of a problem or risk. Use common sense and follow |
| Having a high quality anti virus program is also essential, | | | | these simple tips, and you will greatly minimize the risk |
| to ensure no viruses, worms, or Trojans are present | | | | of becoming a hacking victim. |
| on your system that would weaken your Internet | | | | |