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Top 5 Internet Security Threats by Derek Smith

At FightFast, we not only want to keep you safe in the streets, but we want to help keep you safe in other aspects of our life as well, and that includes on the Internet. As a private investigator and recognized cybersecurity expert, I know the perils of the Internet, and it is my job to advise my clients on threat intelligence.

In this article I want to share with you some of the information I provide my clients. I am going to discuss 5 of the top threats you, as an individual should be aware of. If you use the Internet, and since you are reading this article, I am pretty sure you do, you should at least have some type of basic internet security software: like Norton utilities or McAfee.

From my experience, I am almost sure most internet users have had some form of malware on their device. We all, including me, have been the victim of a virus, spyware, adware, phishing, or spam email. All these have the potential to cause crippling, and sometimes irreparable damage to your device, threaten your privacy, or expose your personal information.

Every year people like you and I have increased the amount of online shopping, banking, and digital trading we do. If you are not using internet security software, you are putting yourself at great risk. There has never been a riskier time than now to conduct transactions online.

The Spam/Spyware industry alone has become a billion-dollar-plus underground network. You may not think so, but your information is valuable, and hackers go to great lengths to obtain it. Therefore, you must understand how to combat internet threats and learn safe surfing techniques. In the article, I am going to tell you about five threats to your internet security.

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1. Spyware

Spyware is an all-inclusive term that includes most malware such as Trojans, adware, pops up ads, modified cookies, keyloggers, etc. Briefly, Trojans are things that hide other stuff like the old Trojan horse story. You think you are opening something real, like an email from your bank. Out once you open it, you find out there is a virus inside. Adware, pop up ads, modified cookies, and keyloggers are designed to spy on you or steal your information. Spyware does not include computer viruses that are engineered to replicate themselves and cause havoc to your computer system rather than spy or steal.

Spyware is usually engineered to watch your online activity and uncover security flaws. This is often the first step in setting you up for information theft. Hackers have developed sophisticated tools such as keyloggers that can record every key you type. Yes, that means your passwords, banking information, and email entries can be uncovered using this software.

Quick tip: avoid free anti-spyware. This has been proven to be ineffective and sometimes can be spyware itself. Remember that spyware works by exposing flaws in your internet security. So, search for a legitimate anti-spyware program from legitimate companies.

2. Identity Theft

Hackers can steal your information using a variety of methods. Once your information is obtained, it will be used to make online purchases using your credit card data, divert paychecks, and create false documents. Usually, the top internet security software comes with some protection against this problem. An internet security suite may be your best bet to protect your online information.

Quick tip to protect yourself against online ID theft: never provide your credit card info to any site that does not offer multiple forms of internet security to protect your transaction. That means things like asking for a password and then sending you a pin number via email or text to enter for access. We cause this multi-factor authentication.

Another thing to look for is ensuring they use a major secure payment processor for their transactions. Don’t just fall for payment logos on their sites though, because these can be faked. And finally, please read the internet security warnings before the payment is processed.

3. Spam Mail

Spam Mail itself is not dangerous. However, spam mail can have malicious links that can do everything from cause your PC to be infected by a virus, introduce spyware, and attract more spam. A good internet spam filter is usually a good option. Using internet security software and some common sense will help you avoid being inundated with spam mail.

4. Phishing Mail

The next term you should be aware of is “phishing.” Phishing is a significant internet security threat that has become a very popular way to steal your vital information, such as user names and passwords. It works by sending messages to your email account, pretending to be trusted sites such as eBay, PayPal, or your bank. The links redirect you to a fake site that mimics the trusted site.

When you type in your personal information, a hacker collects it and uses your information to make online transactions with your info and your money.

The best way to avoid phishing: update your web browser with phishing detection. Also, look for an internet security software package that offers phishing detection.

5. You!!

That’s right, YOU pose the biggest threat to your internet security. Most internet mishaps stem from people making bad decisions when on the net. Social engineering such as clicking on obvious spam mail links, downloading freeware, and sharing files is a very dangerous practice on the net.

Investing in the best software and updating it regularly could save you from frustration and identity theft. This is the one area where the bargain bin should be avoided. You get what you pay for. Also, never download anything that is sent to your mail unless you have scanned it for spyware and viruses. In this current age, people often buck internet security by trading pictures, movies, and files without hesitation, and this leads to many problems.

You may be surprised that I did not talk about viruses here. There are several reasons for this. First, hackers have been shying away from the use of viruses because the technology is meant to disrupt and destroy your computer. Hackers would prefer to keep your system intact and steal your information. Spyware is easier to develop and much more effective. Also, most computer users and Windows developers have taken steps to protect themselves. Anti-virus programs are quite good and can usually respond to new viruses by updating the signature databases daily.

To wrap this up, YOU are responsible for the actions you take online. It is your responsibility to ensure you are doing the right things to protect yourself online. Take time to upgrade your computer by using the proper internet security measures. Don’t waste your money on programs that can’t protect your computer and your data. I will talk more about how to protect yourself on the Internet in a future article.

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