How to protect yourself

online

Mikhail Chobitko
The Internet is a remarkable invention, but not
everyone uses it in good faith.
Working at the computer, we
constantly expose ourselves
and our computer to danger.
In order to best protect your
device from viruses, you need
to follow a few simple rules.
 Tempting offers

If you receive a notification Scam!

that you have become the
millionth visitor to the site,
offer a prize in exchange for
your data, as well as tell you
about a quick and easy way
to earn money or get a job be
careful. This is how
scammers try to get your
information or spread a virus.
Do NOT fall for it!
Online stores

● If an advertisement or
commercial proposal makes
you suspicious, it is better to
double-check. Buy only from
verified and trustworthy sites
and, most importantly, do not
click on suspicious ads! Many
shopping sites have programs
to check sellers and service
providers. If the site does not
have such a program, read
reviews about the seller. Also,
suspiciously low prices should
alert you.
 Basic password requirements
 In a secure password, you should
not use dictionary words. Instead,
you should mix letters, numbers
and punctuation marks.
 A password should be at least 8-9
characters long.
 It is advisable to change
passwords every three months.

But if you want to ensure that

no one and never can
physically access your
information (eg
correspondence) to use special
applications that encrypt
messages themselves, without
the participation of third-party
servers.
 Antiviruses

Also, your security and Your computer's security

is also threatened by various viruses. To protect
information on your computer must be A good
antivirus must be installed on your PC.
But it does not give 100% protection against viruses,
because in a day, on average, there are 10-20
new viruses or modifications of old ones. It is
necessary to fine-tune antivirus for your specific
conditions, set up antivirus for regular (preferably
daily) automatic download of antivirus databases.
Thank you for your attention! Good
luck! Be more attentive and careful
online!