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IS USING INTERNET SAFE?

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Many people surf the Internet as part of their work activities, others visit a wide range of pages to stay fully informed of the news in the world, perhaps simply to complement their educational training or to entertain themselves during leisure hours. But everyone wonders if it is really possible to surf safely on the internet and that is precisely what this article is about. What Is Internet Security? Within the operating rules and policies that are part of the management of the websites to which users have access, a series of parameters have been established in order to prevent and control unauthorized entry to the resources available within Internet. This is part of internet security and its goal is to maintain a level that allows users to enter each page without risks to their computer or the integrity of their personal information. Therefore, talking about security is having ways to prevent, protect and avoid unauthorized intrusion to private networks, such as corporate or ev...
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MYTHS ABOUT VIRUS AND ANTIVIRUS

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There are many common myths about computer viruses: All computer error messages indicate a virus infection. That is false; error messages can also indicate a hardware failure or software errors. Viruses and worms always require user intervention. False. Code must be executed for a virus to infect a computer, but it does not require user intervention. For example, a network worm can automatically infect if a user's computer has certain vulnerabilities. Email attachments from known senders are safe. This is not true, because they may have been infected by a virus and used to spread the infection. Even if you know the sender, don't open anything that raises questions. Antivirus programs stop all threats. It’s important to detect malware and many best antivirus software works in detecting the malware before they affect your device. Even then, 100% security is not guaranteed. Therefore, it is important that you use common sense on the Internet to reduce your exposure to attac...
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HOW TO STAY UP TO DATE ABOUT KEEPING DATA SAFE?

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Secure Your Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi is that the most convenient thanks to hook up with the web, especially if you would like to attach quite one device in your home. However, make sure your Wi-Fi network is secure. This involves: Using encryption, preferably Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) because it's the strongest. You should be ready to do that within the security settings. Change the router settings so that the SSID remains hidden and could not be found by potential hackers. Change the name of your network (the Service Set Identifier or SSID) so that hackers cannot guess the manufacturer of the router. Making sure to use a strong password to gain access to your network. Also be careful when using a public Wi-Fi network like in a café. Never visit a sensitive site like online banking on a public Wi-Fi network because criminals can easily steal your data this way. Beware Of Dangerous Links Sometimes your computer can get infected with a virus if you simply click on a w...
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IS USING INTERNET SAFE?

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Many people surf the Internet as part of their work activities, others visit a wide range of pages to stay fully informed of the news in the world, perhaps simply to complement their educational training or to entertain themselves during leisure hours. But everyone wonders if it is really possible to surf safely on the internet and that is precisely what this article is about. What Is Internet Security? Within the operating rules and policies that are part of the management of the websites to which users have access, a series of parameters have been established in order to prevent and control unauthorized entry to the resources available within Internet. This is part of internet security and its goal is to maintain a level that allows users to enter each page without risks to their computer or the integrity of their personal information. Therefore, talking about security is having ways to prevent, protect and avoid unauthorized intrusion to private networks, such as corporate or ev...
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COMPANIES INTERNET SECURITY

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The Internet today allows companies to break down many barriers. The first is the barrier to entry in relation to larger businesses. And it is that although a few years ago small companies were destined to a small growth and to advance with their products only to the market that was geographically closest to them, today an SME can literally compete as equals and sell anywhere in the world 24×7, with the same capacity. In fact, the trend in the medium term is the emergence of micro-multinationals, SMEs that focus on a global market. All can go out into the world. Using the internet in the company also facilitates teleworking and increases productivity within the company, making it efficient and turning its service into a remote one. That it can be handled from anywhere in the world, the trend indicates, that you must become independent of any ties right now. It seems like magic, but no, the internet is a tool that, well used, can be very beneficial for a company. Focus and find the be...
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