The Importance Of Security And Personal Security

Take a look at cybercrime by the numbers, and consider what you can do to protect your data, your security, and your identity online.” (6 Great, 2014). Clearly, it would be expected that people would be scared and more careful about what they do on the computer, but some people just have a way of thinking, “it will never happen to me”, and that is not the way to think at all. If you are careful then it might not happen to you but there is no way to be 100 percent safe when it comes to this. So the next time you get on the computer be careful what you click on and whom you talk to because you never know who is a criminal trying to bait you.

This device would protect your personal computer from any outside intruder who wouldn’t want to spend their time breaking down your information. Though, eventually hackers would want to be able to break those codes. It still is an important stride in the fight against hackers. An annoying, and time-consuming idea is encrypting all transmissions from computer to computer. One thing is for sure, all these devices will not keep a determined hacker out of a system, and these defenses won’t be cheap to buy.

It sounds almost too good to be true and it is, sort of. Just like in every aspect of every day life someone is out there trying to make a quick buck. With the new technology that allows us these conveniences there are also a new batch of thieves, aptly known as PHISHERS. Project Description Everyday people are logged onto the internet where they are putting themselves at risk by not taking the simple necessary precautions for protection. Just as you wouldn’t leave your wallet unattended in a store, you should not just assume your personal information is safe on the internet.

Question 1:... ... middle of paper ... ... information so don’t use the link even the sender looks like came from a bank. This is because when you use the link your personal information to be stolen so you just don’t answer and ignore it. Enable to firewall in your computer • Although an anti-virus software can prevent viruses in your computer but also you also need to enable firewall in your computer. This is because firewall also important for keeping networked computers safe and secure. All computer should be deserve of a firewall regardless a big organization, personal computer even a sales man use their laptop to connect internet in coffee shop.

Should you hire a hacker in your company? As the technology develops, people became anxiety about their data security and privacy. The term “Hacking” became popular by computers but nowadays hackers are treating people who uses any device which has a network connection such as computers, mobile phones, tablets even TV’s. More or less everyone has some idea about hacking and hackers, but what actually is hacking and what a hacker really does? Hacking actually is a technique to understand features of different systems and modify them with reference to people’ needs.

The idea of hacking that is stuck in the minds of people is that of which they have seen in the movies. The movies portray hackers as young and devious criminals. However, in reality these individuals are, talented people who use their abilities to find new and challenging ways to change how computers work. According to the Cult of the Dead Cow (weird name), a hacking organization, true hackers do not get into the system to erase everything or to sell the information to someone else. They get in there to satisfy their curiosity to see if getting into the system can be done, to search around inside of a place they have never been, and to explore the little nooks and crannies of cyberspace.

Many times I have come across people who believe that because an anti-virus program is installed, they are protected, yet the last time the virus data file was updated was months or even years ago. Even missing one update could bring down your computer and the business you have struggled so long to build. Also remember to password protect the settings on the software so no-one else can alter protection levels. Firewall software Anti-virus software isn't enough - it's also a good idea to install firewall software which will help prevent unauthorized incoming and outgoing communications from your computer while connected to the Internet.

While one cannot expect a browser to be perfect, a certain level of safety and security is to be expected. A major issue found in these browsers is the ease with which hackers can access and change the code for a webpage. Even the success or failure to load an image can tell a hacker if you are logged into certain websites or not. The question could be asked, why should it matter if some random figure knows if I’m logged in to my mom’s blog or not? The issue is not that it is your mother’s blog, but in the realization that this detection technique could be applied to your bank account, email, or any other accounts you may have.

On the other hand there is grey hat hackers, these are the hackers that can be swayed one way or the other. These are the hackers that practice codes and coding, these are commonly learning on their own, whether it be for fun or to start a company or get a degree. CHE’s (Certified Ethical Hacker), or white hat hackers are being hired to find holes in firewall and vulnerabilities in power plants and water systems, they can also probe and pick through intelligence systems and communication systems (Tendell). CEH’s also need to know how all hackers think, they need to think outside the box. CEH’s need to be able to out hack black hats in order to create counter attacks.

AT&T stresses individual vigilance regarding their personal account information. AT&T will never ask for any account information via e-mail or over the phone. Should you receive such inquiries, treat it as fraudulent. AT&T has alerted the cyber task force of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide assistance and examine our security systems to prevent a future breach. We treat this breach very serious and maintaining your trust is our highest priority and we apologize for the incontinence this security breach caused.