Apparently, the phrase "be careful of those who lurk in the dark" not only applies in real life. Today, we have to take into account the phrase when using the internet as well. Similarly, threats also exist in the digital world. These threats come in the form of Malware, Cyber-Criminals, Trojan Horse, BotNet, Viruses, Worms, SpyWares, and Phishing. In line with the topic of privacy, and the possibility of having someone or something monitoring your every activity and hacking your identity online, we'll focus on the last two threats, namely: SpyWares and Phishing.
How to protect yourself from these threats? ZoneAlarm has also provided some tips as to how we can do so!
Tip 1: At a minimum, protect your computer with a two-way firewall and anti-virus/anti-spyware software.
Tip 2: Keep your computer software up-to-date with the latest security patches.
Tip 3: Create strong, unique passwords.
Tip 4: Beware of open, insecure wi-fi networks. It's best not to connect to them.
Tip 5: Trust your gut instincts! Don't click on suspicious links, attachment, and downloads. Always go to reputable sites directly to lo gin to accounts or download software.
