Internet Security
Reducing risks that arise from operating online!!
Threat
s!!
There are many risks evolved with Internet marketing. A computer Virus is a piece of code that is installed i
Trojans are malicious programs tat
perform actions that have not been
authorized by the user. These actions can
be deleting data, blocking data, modifying
data etc. Spam is an irrelevant or
unsolicited messages sent over the Internet,
typically to large numbers of users, for the
purpose of advertisement. Scam is any
fraudulent business or scheme that takes
money or other goods from an unsuspecting
person. There are more than thousand
related Internet scams today. Adware is the
name given to programs that are designed
to display advertisements on computers,
redirect your search requests to advertising
websites and collect marketing type data
about the person without their permission.
Spyware is software that enables a user to
obtain covert information about another’s
computer activities by transmitting data
covertly from their hard drive.
Precautionary Methods
Installing Antivirus prevents unexpected viruses or worms coming in your computer by blocking
them and also removing the pre-installed viruses. But however some of the viruses once installed
can’t be removed so it’s recommended that the user install antivirus promptly. Anti-spyware
software is a type of program designed to prevent and detect unwanted spyware program
installations and remove them. Firewall is a network security system that controls incoming and
outgoing traffic from a private network. Setting up passwords is also really important because it will
prevent someone from entering your computer, as it would only give access to those who have the
password. Backing up data is very important as after all those precautions some viruses might still
be able to get hold of your computer and infect your files. Taking permission and downloading
anything form the Internet should be done carefully as most of the viruses come from the Internet.
So scanning your downloading files before downloading will prevent lots of viruses from your
computer. The government controls IT policies and procedures. Policies dictate the rules,
procedures explains how these rules are practically applied in real life. They are designed to
influence and determine all major decisions and actions, and all activities take place within the
boundaries set by the organization. Procedures are the specific methods employed to express
policies in action in day-to-day operations of the organization.
Reducing risks that arise from operating online!!
Threat
s!!
There are many risks evolved with Internet marketing. A computer Virus is a piece of code that is installed i
Trojans are malicious programs tat
perform actions that have not been
authorized by the user. These actions can
be deleting data, blocking data, modifying
data etc. Spam is an irrelevant or
unsolicited messages sent over the Internet,
typically to large numbers of users, for the
purpose of advertisement. Scam is any
fraudulent business or scheme that takes
money or other goods from an unsuspecting
person. There are more than thousand
related Internet scams today. Adware is the
name given to programs that are designed
to display advertisements on computers,
redirect your search requests to advertising
websites and collect marketing type data
about the person without their permission.
Spyware is software that enables a user to
obtain covert information about another’s
computer activities by transmitting data
covertly from their hard drive.
Precautionary Methods
Installing Antivirus prevents unexpected viruses or worms coming in your computer by blocking
them and also removing the pre-installed viruses. But however some of the viruses once installed
can’t be removed so it’s recommended that the user install antivirus promptly. Anti-spyware
software is a type of program designed to prevent and detect unwanted spyware program
installations and remove them. Firewall is a network security system that controls incoming and
outgoing traffic from a private network. Setting up passwords is also really important because it will
prevent someone from entering your computer, as it would only give access to those who have the
password. Backing up data is very important as after all those precautions some viruses might still
be able to get hold of your computer and infect your files. Taking permission and downloading
anything form the Internet should be done carefully as most of the viruses come from the Internet.
So scanning your downloading files before downloading will prevent lots of viruses from your
computer. The government controls IT policies and procedures. Policies dictate the rules,
procedures explains how these rules are practically applied in real life. They are designed to
influence and determine all major decisions and actions, and all activities take place within the
boundaries set by the organization. Procedures are the specific methods employed to express
policies in action in day-to-day operations of the organization.
