Security and the Internet
Very huge amount of data is managed across the Internet almost the time, which leads to the risk of data breaching and many other security issues. Both Hackers and Crackers can lead to disrupting the network and can steal important information like Login Credentials, Banking Credentials, etc.
Steps to Protect the Online Privacy
- Install Antivirus or Antimalware.
- Create random and difficult passwords, so that it becomes difficult to guess.
- Use a private browsing window or VPN for using the Internet.
- Try to use HTTPS only for better protection.
- Try to make your Social Media Account Private.
- If you are not using any application, which requires GPS, then you can turn GPS off.
- Do not simply close the tab, first log out from that account, then close the tab.
- Try to avoid accessing public Wifi or hotspots.
- Try to avoid opening or downloading content from unknown sources.
What is Internet? Definition, Uses, Working, Advantages and Disadvantages
Pre-Requisite: Introduction to Internet
The Internet is the foremost important tool and the prominent resource that is being used by almost every person across the globe. It connects millions of computers, webpages, websites, and servers. Using the internet we can send emails, photos, videos, and messages to our loved ones. Or in other words, the Internet is a widespread interconnected network of computers and electronic devices(that support Internet). It creates a communication medium to share and get information online. If your device is connected to the Internet then only you will be able to access all the applications, websites, social media apps, and many more services. The Internet nowadays is considered the fastest medium for sending and receiving information.
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