The Internet is an incredible resource and give it all for you. There
is so much information people gathered, so many people who can do the
task, and personal relationships are so much intertwined. Internet is truly a one of a kind and irreplaceable tool in the world today. But nevertheless you can get into trouble if you are not careful. Along
with a good internet functions provide all your needs, but also
provides a medium for scammers, identity thieves and other predators. This is not to scare you, and avoid using the Internet, but while doing so, you should be aware of the risks. Below are ten things you can do to keep yourself safe.
1. Install the Anti-Virus ProgramKaspersky, F-Secure, Bitdefender, McAfee, Avast, Avira Antivirus and many more from overseas. Not
to mention, there are also made in Indonesia Local Antivirus is very
well known: Smadav, PC Mav, Ansav, Blue Atom Antivirus, Antivirus GUCUP
(GAV), and AVIGEN Antivirus. The virus gets into your computer which can cause many problems. They
can make your computer slow or unusable, can also create pop-up ads
that will be displayed, or allow spammers to use your computer and your
Internet connection to send content, or phishing e-mail. but
perhaps the worst, viruses can operate completely under your control to
record and report back what you do on your computer, including the
sites you visit and everything you type, including passwords and credit
card numbers.
2. Antivirus updates periodicallyDo not just rely on well-known Anti-Virus has been installed on the computer, but if not updated so useless. Just imagine, the idea of a thief was known to the police, the thieves looking for new ideas to carry out its activities. This can be done through regular updates where anti-virus software you want to download new virus definitions variants. If you do not update your antivirus software, you will not be protected as they should.
3. Do not click on links that unknownSophisticated thieves nowadays comes not through the back door, but immediately knocks on the door and ask permission. like a Salesman, they give you a message or a link to a very real context. Phishing attacks are frightening is the baby something to convince you. Whether
it's a link from the Bank, Facebook, or from colleagues who virtually
impossible to ask you to fill out a form or questionnaire. Just
the tips, if you benar2 should visit the link, then copy the link (from
the email) and put it in your browser's address bar. The point is not to simply click a link from an email.
4. Never open E-mail attachments without a clear explanationBe
careful with email even though email comes from your friends or office,
because a virus will sneak in your computer, using your existing email
address and then send you something and hope for the clicked by the
recipient. So if your receiver is included, then the computer will be infected as well and do another activity using your email address. Call your friends beforehand to find out about visibility.
5. Use a secure browser.Many options in the virtual world surfing. Program
browsing free or free of course, but you need to know is do not just
look for convenience, but must take into account security. Your computer may be storing important data or files, and only use the cookie is, the hackers can mengacak2 your computer. So use a secure browser, and the largest selection at several sites referring to Google Chrome.
6. Be careful with free serviceWho would not be tempted to services or programs or anything that nature is free "Free". But there is an experience, there is a link "Free Cursors" and upon clicking it happened is the computer into hank. Others
again there is a link that provides a free ringtone for your phone, but
once you click on ... your pulse gradually truncated. Free ..!! Think about it.
7. Do not share personal informationStarting
from a name, date of birth, email address, telephone number, then
someone will be more curious and may eventually guide them to know about
you in detail. The most unpleasant thing is flooding email message, a phone call from an unidentified person repeatedly, it can even be worse.
8. Use passwords private and publicSometimes you follow some of confidential public services and ordinary. You need to distinguish the password to prevent hacking. Know,
that there is a site that has high security system and some are low,
but they have access to all the information about the user. If a site is hacked regular service, and you still use the same password for all services, whether not pose a big problem?
9. Do not send complete information unsecured.When you send important information via online, the way to address sebenarmya is long. Do
not think our information is safe and will not be known by others,
because eavesdroppers could change the information prior to destination
end. Currently,
you can use the secure page (usually begins with https:// and a browser
displays a padlock sign) then your information will be encrypted.
10. Use your credit card to shop onlineCredit cards to be an important one to shop online. Because it is not allowing us to pay by check or cash. There are also other ways of using online services is also to represent our payment, for example using Paypal. By doing so you are no longer a headache thinking about your safety and convenience shopping.