Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Computer Security



 

Computer Security is important because all your data and personal information is stored inside your computer

 

How hackers access into your computer?

 - Through email

 - Weakness in computers programme

 

Types and Effects of security threats:

- Spy ware: collects data from the computer

- Trojan: attach itself to a programme and pretend to be harmless

- Worm: uses up computer resources

- Virus equal to malware: attach itself to a file

 

How to protect your computer:

 - Install firewall and anti- spy ware programme

- Upgrade and update your virus scan

- Use strong passwords


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