| One of the biggest concerns in internet security is | | | | make use of e-mails to pass through your internet |
| hacking. Hacking could be of different levels of | | | | security measures by attaching files that actually |
| seriousness. Hacking could be just plain annoying and | | | | contain viruses. If you still want to download an |
| disturbing but it may be very severe to the extent that | | | | attachment from an unknown sender, you may but |
| your finances, security, and even national security are | | | | make sure to scan it first. To be on the safer side, also |
| put to risk. Critical as it is, we should make sure that | | | | scan even the attachments that came from people |
| we are doing ways in order to, if not eliminate, minimize | | | | you know. |
| the possibility of us being hacked. | | | | Having good antivirus software programs and firewalls |
| A way to minimize attack is by being doubtful of what | | | | installed and activated in your computer is also one |
| we see on the internet. Sites and advertisements that | | | | very good way to deter hackers from assaulting you. |
| have offers that are just too good to be true usually | | | | Firewalls provide an additional layer of security to your |
| contain viruses, spyware and other malicious software | | | | computer's defences. It is also advisable that you |
| programs that enter your system and make it | | | | unplug your internet connection when not in use, |
| susceptible to hacking attacks. Hackers would entice | | | | especially if you're using a hi-speed connection. Your |
| us to click on the incredible offers on sites and | | | | system is kept connected and open to the internet all |
| advertisements so that they could trap us. We should | | | | the time by many hi-speed internet providers and this |
| be cautious whenever opening these types of offers | | | | would be seen as an opportunity by hackers. |
| on the internet. | | | | Lastly, always update the security of your system. |
| Another possible way is to extend our vigilance to the | | | | Leaving your security outdated by not downloading |
| e-mails we receive. Be careful when opening | | | | and installing any available updates makes your |
| attachments from e-mails that you receive, especially | | | | system very vulnerable to attacks. |
| from senders whom you do not know. Hackers could | | | | |