Semalt: How To Never Get A Phishing, Worm And Virus Internet Scams

1. 23.05.2018 Semalt: How To Never Get A Phishing, Worm And Virus Internet Scams Any computer or device connected to an internet network is vulnerable to spyware, virus or malware attack. Besides, internet users are also prone to other online threats such as scams, worm, frauds, and phishing. Often, virus attack computers when users download infected ?les or visit malicious sites. There are many virus types that are dangerous to any computer or gadget. Some viruses have the capacity of deleting data stored in computer hard drives while others can slow down functionality of devices. Phishing a fraudulent act by which email recipients receive mails that resemble genuine emails and requesting sensitive personal data. Hackers and fraudsters attempt to steal victim's money and identity. Therefore, an online user must be cautious every time their computer is connected to World Wide Web (www) network. In an effort to avoid viruses, all internet users should abide by the following rules provided by Jason Adler, the Customer Success Manager of Semalt: Files from any suspicious or malicious sites must never be downloaded. Scan the computer hard drive regularly and use install or run the best antivirus tool available. Deactivate the "Auto Run" functionality for all external drives. https://rankexperience.com/articles/article1248.html 1/3

2. 23.05.2018 All documents from external drives and disks must be scanned before being opened or saved to the computer memory. Update computer's operating system at all times. Similarly, phishing attacks can be avoided by using the following simple techniques: Never respond to any email texts requesting personal information such as bank details and credit card pin number. Do not click on emailed links. Avoid opening all attachments with ".com", ".exe" or ".scr" ?le extensions. Avoid giving passwords and usernames to illegitimate sources. Ensure that the computer's operating system and anti-virus software. Internet scams and worms Internet worms are programs that can corrupt, delete or replicate system ?les, like any type of virus. Often, viruses replicate in presence of a host program whereas worms are capable of multiplying independently. Internet worms spread faster than computer or internet viruses. Internet worms can even wreck huge networks and not just individual devices and computers. Moreover, internet worms installs malware into computer drives or systems that act as a back door for malware applications entry. Internet scams are of varied types. For example, online users bid products in online auction platforms and make instant payments only for sellers to never deliver the consignments. Such auctions are scam. Additionally, internet users might receive emails indicating they have "won lottery worth $40000" requiring the victims to click the provided links. Clicking or opening the link can expose the computer system to malicious sites. Worm attack can be prevented by observing the following tips: Con?gure proper ?rewall for restricting network traf?c. Set the ?rewall program to cloak a computer from the internet network. Emails should never be opened before a proper scan with an updated anti-virus program. Keep antispyware or antivirus updated and scan the computer regularly. Avoid responding to mail advertisement letters. https://rankexperience.com/articles/article1248.html 2/3

3. 23.05.2018 Emails containing government agencies or bank names in the sender information must never be opened. https://rankexperience.com/articles/article1248.html 3/3