How to secure yourself before using the internet?

We all know that, when using the internet, we have to be careful, because there are a lot of thieves, hackers and viruses. Anyone should know how to protect their computers or other devices. Anyone should foresee danger, but it is the best to secure your device with firewall and antivirus programs.

What kind of dangers are on the internet?

Phishing - attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

Malware - any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server or computer network. Malware does the damage after it is implanted or introduced in some way into a target’s computer and can take the form of executable code, scripts, active content, and other software.

Computer virus - type of malicious software program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. When this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a computer virus.

Scams -  attempt to defraud a person or group by gaining their confidence.

The dangers in the internet are only getting more and more.

Tips to secure yourself:

• Keep your operating system up to date;
• Update your software;
• Create a restore point;
• Install a traditional antivirus product;
• Install a proactive security solution for multi-layered protection;
• Back up your system;
• Use a standard user account;
• Keep your User Account Control enabled;
• Secure your web browser before going online;
• Use an encryption software tool for your hard drive;
• Be careful online and don’t click on suspicious links.