PROTECTION ON THE INTERNET NADIA SNOW VIRUS Is a file made to do harm or criminal activity there are many types: -worms -Trojan horse -Spyware How they.

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Protection on the internetNadia snow

I am going to be doing a presentation on how you can protect yourself on the internet the risks and how you can overcome them.1Virus Is a file made to do harm or criminal activity there are many types: -worms -Trojan horse -Spyware How they attack:-through the internet -Usb devices -corrupt websites -infected email attachments

These viruses cause harm in a number of ways:-worms spread themselves across computers through networks, attacking it making them corrupted-Trojan horses seem harmless but run in the background replicating its self carrying out criminal acts-spyware is used to steal personal information on your computer stealing things like bank detailsThey attack your computer by different means for example through infected email attachments this can be avoided by downloading antivirus software this scans the emails and internet for any threats and gives warnings stopping any viruses.2Phishing -Way of getting another's personal information (bank details) by way of sending emails.Emails claiming to be a business or website to trick you into giving valuable information away.Personal information is taken and the scammer becomes an identity thief.

Phishing is a scam used by people sending false emails stating to be someone they are not in hope of getting personal information. Many choose to ignore these emails however still people are persuaded into giving these criminals their information, awareness must be reminded to double check to make sure these emails are trustworthy (personal details should only be given if seriously needed). 3Anti virus software This is software that is downloaded to protect your computer/laptop from any viruses or threats.This software is updated regularly to keep it up-to-date.

This software detects, prevents and gets rid of any viruses or anything that would cause harm to your computer. It protects you from viruses such as worms and Trojan horses keeping you safe on the internet. The software should be updated regularly so you can be protected from the latest threats But is usually done automatically.4Firewalls It is a network security system it controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic. A firewall puts a barrier between a trusted, secure internal network and another network.It is a security barrier that prevents unauthorised access to networks

Firewalls are used to protect, they are a network security system they put a barrier between different networks that prevents unknown access. This will make sure that no unwanted access can locate your network making you safer on the internet.5Pop up BlockersIs a software that stops any pop up advertisement.Pop ups are usually advertising for different company's You can use the software to decide witch pop ups to disable.

Pop ups are commonly used on the internet to promote company's or advertise products however these can be removed by pop up blockers. Pop up blockers are used initially to disable any pop up advertisements that usually load on certain webpages. This can be done by closing the pop ups before they load, others may just remover all pop ups all together. The final way is by choosing which pop ups you wish to stop.6Sources usedSources used Information http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/phishing-symptoms.aspxTo gather information on what phishing is.http://www.gcflearnfree.org/internetsafety/3Showing methods how to prevent computer viruses.http://usa.kaspersky.com/internet-security-center/threats/#.VTdeWdLZXToLists the internet threats and shows what they do Next to MeEmeli SandNow, Vol. 81: That's What I Call Music Disc 1, track 42012Rock195590.05