INTERNET SAFETY
The internet makes it possible to access information quickly. Ensuring Internet safety in the risky cyber world should be the priority of anyone using it. Here are some Internet safety rules to follow to help you avoid getting into trouble online.
1.Create a Strong Password:
You’ll need to create a password to do just about everything online. From online banking to checking your mail. Always use long, strong, and difficult to guess while still keeping them relatively easy for you to remember password.
2.Browsing precautions:
•Check Web Address:Malicious websites often use deceptive web addresses, for example, www.facesbook.com looks similar to www.facebook.com but ‘s’ has been added in the middle. Always double-check the domain name to ensure you are entering the real, trusted site-not a malicious site with a similar web address.
•Be on the lookout for the security symbol ‘’S”. HTTPS at the beginning of a URL connotes that it is safe to enter your personal information.
•Update Your Browser: Regularly your browser will always notify you whenever it has an update available. Always ensure your browser is updated.
3.Avoid Malware:
Malware is one of the most common hazards computers experience on the internet, but it is easy to avoid.
HOW TO AVOID MALWARE:
•Secure your computer: Keep your operating system updated. It is an important step in protecting your computer from malware.
•Back up your files: Some malware can delete or corrupt data on your drives. Preparing for the possibility of data loss is much easier and cheaper than attempting to recover data after a malware attack. Backing up can either be done by copying your data to an external drive or by using an online backup service.
•Avoid suspicious links: Most malware requires you to click something to download and install. Avoid clicking and downloading from unverified sites.
