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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...

ORIGIN AND PREVENTION OF INTERNET SECURITY THREATS

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Cyber-security is a big novelty. Every business, every organization is a potential target. The global cost of computer crime is estimated to reach $ 2 trillion; it's the most serious risk faced by every business around the world. And yet, despite international awareness campaigns, many companies are still lagging behind when it comes to understanding and responding to the growing threat. Origin of Internet Security Threats Typically, large-scale external attacks dominate the headlines. But many everyday Internet security risks come from inside your business. These could be leaks by employees who intentionally or accidentally reveal passwords and confidential information or the action of malicious insiders - known employees or associates seeking to use their access rights and their credentials information to damage or exploit corporate networks. External attackers are of course a growing threat - looking 24/7 for security holes to gain access to your systems or to try to make...

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...

INTERNET SECURITY IS A MUST

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Internet security experts have created a parenting checklist to help protect children from online threats and make Internet use as useful as possible. Rule 1. Never allow children to just surf without proper awareness and telling them all the pros and cons. Try to actively participate in the child's communication with the Internet, especially at the stage of development. Always ask your child what he or she have learned online and tell them about the possible threats. Rule 2. Educate your child about the opportunities and dangers of the web: Explain to your child that there are both good and bad people on the Internet, as in life. Explain that if a child has experienced negativity or abuse from another Internet user, they need to tell their loved ones about it. Teach your child to find the information he needs and check it, including with your help. Teach your child to be careful about downloading paid information and receiving paid services from the Internet, especially by ...

EYE ON CHILD ACTIVITIES AND THREATS ONLINE

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Have you ever wondered how much time your children spend in front of a device without your supervision? Yes, it's time to determine limits and, above all, to teach. New generations grow hand in hand with a device, as technology evolves, our children are marking their steps. Inevitably, today's minors can stand back from technology and, with it, from the threats posed by the digital world. So here we explain the importance of setting limits, educating them, and promoting the importance of online safety. Understand the Dangers Online It is about educating our children about the risks they run within the digital world, don't be alarmist with them, you'll mention this in their day-to-day talks. Surfing the web means a world of potential threats where your children are often easy targets for cybercriminals. We explain the most vulnerabilities which will be found 1. Phishing: Having an email account or social networks brings them closer to falling into phishing scams, ...

INTERNET SECURITY IS THE GUARD FOR YOU

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We hear a lot of people saying that we had this account hacked, our bank details being hacked and same happens in big and small companies too. We all become victim of cybercrime or cyber threat. So let’s see here how we can defend all these threats? What Is Internet Security? Internet security is that the application of data security to the sector of computing and applies both to information stored on computers and to information transmitted over the communications network, such as the internet. Because It Is Important? The value of the information itself must be kept in mind. Let's think about bank details, passwords, photos or even our hobbies. All this is very important and must be protected, because there is always the possibility that someone outside of us misuses it. Technologies Used Against Internet Security We can classify the technologies used against internet security into two large groups: Social and Technical. In the case of social technologies, great comp...

WHAT IS DIGITAL RISKS AND HOW TO GUARD AGAINST THEM?

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In many ways, digital identity is a strength for the company: it is a testament to a well-established brand image and a recognizable name, whether selling products / services or trading documents. But, lacking control, this intangible identity can quickly turn into a weakness, and weaken what the organization has taken years to forge - the foundation of trust on which its sustainability is based. Theft of data, modification or alteration of documents, theft of sensitive information or trade secrets, manipulation or theft of identity. The risks posed by the digitization of identity on the company are numerous and must be taken into account serious. What Are They? How to Protect Yourself from This? Digital corporate identity: a definition In what is digital identity? Digital identity is defined as "the collection of traces (...) that we leave behind us, consciously or unconsciously, as we navigate the network and the reflection of this set of traces, as it appears to be “remixed...

7 TIPS FOR SAFE SHOPPING ONLINE

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Online shopping is more and more popular. With these tips and by the use of Internet security software (A software that will protect you from all the threats and crime that will be going to happen that too online), you can be sure to shop safely online. From clothes, travel, you’re everyday shopping, to electronics: nowadays, everything can be ordered and bought inexpensively on the internet. But what about online security? It is possible to pay for your online purchases securely on most websites, but you can also come across platforms that are unreliable. Especially when you've never heard of the online store in question, it's hard to tell the difference. Keep these seven tips in mind, and you'll be sure to shop safely: 1. Check the website contact details First, look for information such as the email address, phone number, and registered office address of the company. In this way, you can get a first idea about the security of the website in question. Consider, for...

WHAT IS FILELESS MALWARE AND HOW IT WORKS?

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It is common to associate malware with a file that we download and run unnoticed. Although this concept is not entirely wrong, the reality is that we can also find malware that does not require any file on the system to perform its malicious activity. This type of threat is known as fileless malware, a concept that is not new and has been in use since the early 2000s. Fileless malware attacks make use of the operating system's own tools and processes through a technique known as “Living off the Land” or “Living off the Earth”, which allow it to carry out its malicious activity using pre-installed elements and without dropping additional executables in the victim's system. In other words, it uses functionalities of the operating system against the user himself. This makes it difficult to detect, as the malicious code runs through legitimate processes. What Is The “Living Off The Land” Technique? This is a technique used by cybercriminals with more advanced knowledge to make ...

WANNACRY: ARE YOU SAFE?

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We know that the start of the WannaCry encryption Trojan infection and it appears to be a global pandemic. We have counted 45,000 attacks in a single day, but the actual number is much higher. What Happened? A large number of entities have simultaneously reported an infection. Among them, there were British hospitals that had to suspend their operations. According to data provided by third parties, WannaCry has infected more than 100,000 computers. This number of infections is part of the reason it has attracted so much attention. The largest number of attacks were in Russia, but Ukraine, India and Taiwan have also suffered damage. During the first day of the attack, we discovered that WannaCry was in 74 countries. Although in Spain the repercussion has been very great in the media, it has not been one of the most affected countries. What Is WannaCry? Overall, WannaCry comes in two pieces. The first is an exploit that takes care of infection and spread. The second is an encrypt...

HOW IMPORTANT IS PRIVACY PROTECTION ON INTERNET?

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The privacy online is a bit like the weird uncle of the family: it is difficult to understand and strange only when it is no longer. Like him, privacy on the internet can sound a bit paranoid. Predators on the internet. Online security. Theft of data. These issues involve many topics and can be confusing, so they are easy to overlook. However, the strange uncle may not be completely insane. What your child posts online can end up in the wrong hands and affect their future, safety, and reputation. It can be difficult to deal with the weird guy, so here are six reasons why you should be concerned about online safety and what you should do to save it. They can steal your child's identity: Toys and gadgets that connect to the internet store information about your child in 'the cloud' (which is another way of saying a server, or a very large computer that is in a shed somewhere in the world). Some hackers attack children's profiles because they offer clean credit histories ...

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