HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW ABOUT INTERNET THREATS?
Cyber threats are ubiquitous on the Internet, and they do not target only businesses: individuals are even among the preferred targets of hackers. To protect yourself, it is essential to know the most common threats on the web.
Security editor ESET has teamed up with YouTuber Son Samson,
better known as Connected Cookie, to provide an educational presentation of the
most common types of malware. Its video is particularly clear, and allows you
to pinpoint the threats to avoid when browsing the Internet, regardless of the
platform: Windows, macOS, Android ... today, no system operating is spared.
Malware:
viruses, but not just
We still too often have the reflex to consider that malware is
a simple computer virus, as it has been defined for more than 20 years. But the
Connected Cookie video highlights the fact that today there are very many cyber
threats, capable of affecting multiple devices by bounce. The theft of personal
data, which can then be resold online or used for identity theft, is very
current, as is ransomware, which does not only affect large companies, as one
might think.
Knowing the different types of threats that can be encountered
on the Internet is a first step in avoiding them. But it is also important to
adopt good habits on a daily basis: indeed, as the video highlights again, most
malware requires human intervention to be activated on the user's machine.
Whether we are talking about a simple infected computer or a whole network of
devices, in the vast majority of cases, it starts with a click on a malicious
link or even on an infected attachment.
Being aware of the threats that we find on the Web and finding
out about ways to simply protect yourself from them therefore presents itself
as the first good reflex to have in order not to become a privileged target of
tens of thousands of malicious software that circulate there. But sometimes
vigilance alone is not enough: it is therefore important to equip your devices
with a professional security solution.
Internet Security to the rescue
With Internet
Security, does not content itself with providing a simple antivirus intended
for Internet users: the publisher offers a complete security solution, based on
more than 30 years of expertise. Both usable on Windows and macOS machines as
well as on mobile devices equipped with Android, Internet Security is made up
of different modules that target Internet threats.
Machine learning-boosted antivirus constantly learns to adapt
to attacks associated with viruses, worms and Trojans: when your device is
confronted with it, you are immediately notified and the installation attempt
is blocked to protect you. Spyware that tries to gain access to your webcam to
film you without your knowledge is also routed by Internet
Security, which alerts you in the event of an intrusion and even allows you
to securely block access to images.
It also protects your online purchases and access to your
bank's services, thanks to the provision of a secure browser that protects you
from keyloggers and other prying eyes. You also avoid the threats associated
with phishing, since the solution scans links in particular present in your
emails, and warns you if you are about to access a malicious site. Finally,
your home network is also monitored by the security suite, which allows you to
identify weak points and monitor which devices are connected to it.
The
perfect combination for your online activities
A little vigilance on your part, and the use of a complete
security solution on the other hand, here is the ideal combination to protect
you from the vast majority of threats on the Internet.
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