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"Cyber Security- secure yourself digitally"



Cybersecurity is also known as ‘computer security’ or ‘IT security’.  It is the protection of computer system or networks from the threat or damage related to Hardware,Software ,Information and services provided by it.


It includes controlling physical access to the Hardware via Network access, data and code injection.


This field has growing importance due to following reasons:

  •  Increasing reliance on computer systems and Internet
  •  Wireless Networks such as Bluetooth & Wifi
  •  Growth of smart devices like smart phones, televisions & many tiny ‘Internet  of  Things’.



   With the growth of web activities, there has been escalation in no of cyber terror attacks.



THREATS:                                  

*computer crime

*vulnerability

*Exploits

*Trojans

*Viruses & Worms

*Denial of Services

*Malware

*Rootkits

*Keyloggers


How to Protect Your Computer                   
          
 1)Install OS Updates regularly.                                                        
 2)Install Application Updates regularly.

 3)Install High quality antivirus like        Norton  Antivirus.

  4)Do not open non recognized any   webpage link or attachment.


  5)Keep OS firewall ON.

  6)Do not share Login ID and Passwords with anybody.

  7)Keep changing passwords regularly.

   8)Disk cleanup computer.

   9)Disconnect network connection or switch off computer when not used for  longer time.

 10)Scan computer regularly.

  
 These are some basic safety measures which every individual should have to taken.
 

   If you are a victim of any cybercrime or want to know more about the                cybecrimes & security then you can connect with us.


                                                        website: https://www.ica.in/
                                                        Helpline No: 9968600000
                                                        email: cyberarmy@ica.in



                       



  

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