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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