Security aspects

Security aspects

If there is no good internet security, then computers can be hacked.

• Malware : A software program that is designed to damage a computer without the owner’s knowledge. Includes spyware and virus
• Hacker : person who tries to hack/ gain illegal access to a computer or network.
• Virus : malicious software that corrupts/harms a computer and the files on it
• Spyware : a software, created to collect user’s information through their internet connection
• Hacking : stealing personal information and gaining access to money. Some hackers even leak important info.

 

 

 

 

 

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Firewalls  

A firewall is a system that protects you fromillegal/unauthorised websites from a computer or network.

If you use a VPN (virtual private network) it will allow you to access websites that are blocked in a firewall because it will block your IP address.

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