How to be Safe on Internet

AoA dear friends In this article, I'm going to explain the most common online threats facing seniors today, such as:

> Viruses and malwares.

> Phishings.

> password theft.

> Social media scams.

> Banking fraud.

> Privacy violations.

1.Malware

Software designed to harm computers, steal data or financially exploit unsuspecting users. Common malware types include ransomware, trojans and spyware (we'll discuss them more.

2.Password Theft

Release of personal information (such as email addresses, user names, passwords and even credit card numbers and Social Security numbers) to the general public and dark web servers. Recent high profile data breaches have affected millions of Facebook and LinkedIn users.

3.Phishing (Scam)

Hackers are constantly coming up with new ways to deceive users, including scandal emails, text messages, websites, social media accounts and online dating profiles.

4.Banking Fraud

Using personal information (such as name, Social Security number, credit card, etc.) without permission from another person. Fortunately, many of these attacks can be prevented with a few simple tips and following a few simple steps, and I also show you what to do if you unfortunately fall prey to cybercrime.

How to be Safe on Internet

1.Always Download a good antivirus program

 Using good antivirus software is the easiest way to stay safe online. The top antiviruses on the market include real-time malware protection to block before running viruses, anti-phishing tools to block scandal websites and firewalls, Wi-Fi scanners, VPNs, password managers, software updates, data breach monitors and more. Norton is my No.1 antivirus choice - it's really easy to use and provides a lot of automated security tools to keep all your devices secure.

2.Always go to  source. 

Hackers use deceptive pop-up windows, email links, text messages, websites, phone calls and more to try to get users to rush and pressure bad decisions. A legitimate government agency may actually be texting you, or your utility company sent you an email, or your old friend wants you to download the email attachment. But you should always try to verify that the information you are receiving is authentic by using trusted contact methods such as calling this agency, company and friend. Always be skeptical - if it sounds great to be true, it probably is.

3.Just go to secure websites. 

If the address starts with "https://" (instead of "https://"), a website is considered safe. One quick way to check if the website is safe is to find a padlock icon with an address bar, which shows that the website you're using has a secure hidden TLS connection (you can learn more about web encryption and security about main in the middle attacks in our blog post). HTTPS Browser extension is a great free tool everywhere to help ensure you are using a secret web connection whenever possible.

4.Use different types of passwords. 

The best way to preserve online accounts is to use different and complex passwords for each account. Many different passwords are difficult to remember, so it's appropriate to use a password manager. Read about our favorite password managers here — my personal favorites are 1password and robo forms.

5. Always keep your system updated.

It is important to keep your operating systems and programs up to date as software developers are constantly patching security vulnerabilities. I suggest you set your computer to automatically install updates when they are available. If you don't keep your device updated, you are at risk of exploiting attacks, which occur when hackers can take advantage of a known security vulnerability. You can learn more about abuse attacks here.

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