Computer Security

What are your thoughts on internet security? What do you do to keep your computer and information safe?

Intro to Computer Security https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=types+of+malware Computer Security is the protection of computer systems from the theft or damage to their hardware, software or information.

Virus Malware vs Spyware Malware: A type of software written specifically to harm and infect the host system, which includes viruses along with other types of software. Virus: A specific type of malware by itself. It is a contagious piece of code that infects the other software on the host system and spreads itself once it is run Spyware: This type of malicious software, spies on you, tracks your internet activities.

Malware Prevention AntiVirus/Malware Software Keeping Software Up To Date Run Regular Scans of Software Think Before You Click Keep Personal Info Safe Use Different Passwords

When Do You Know You Have a Virus? 5 Signs of Malware /Virus Your computer run slowly Pop Up Ads Messages You Didn’t Send Being locked out of your computer Programs and Tools Out of Reach No Symptoms at All

Basic Computer Security Concepts Hacker: a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data. Pharming: the fraudulent practice of directing Internet users to fake websites that appear as legitimate ones Cookie: a tiny file that’s stored on your computer with the address and codes that your browser sends to a Web site each time you visit a page there. They’re useful for personalizing searches. Spam: unsolicited junk email Hoax: is a false warning about a computer virus

Social Networking Security It’s Easy To Have Personal Information Stolen Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details Your Social Profiles Could Be Hacked Letting Strangers See You and Where You Are