Basic security notes

Security is always a matter of concern. The following basic security notes will remind you to be alert, help keep data safe.

Emails promoting drugs "energize gentlemen" or "hot" images of super models . often make users lose vigilance. Please note the following basic rules to keep data safe from viruses, spyware, malware, trojans .

- Don't download email attachments before you update your antivirus program and scan it before executing them. Hackers often use e-cards or fake files attached to emails.

- Do not open emails sent from unknown , unknown sources. Spammers are always willing to spread millions of emails to global mailboxes, so it is best to block emails as soon as possible by checking "Spam" to identify email servers or webmail services. them.

- Do not click the links within the email unless you are sure they are really safe. Phishers and hackers often use fake links in emails to lure users to websites that contain malware. When downloading these websites, they often require entering information such as accounts, personal information and credit cards.

- Do not download files from untrusted websites . According to recent statistics, the number of websites is infected or contains malicious code. Therefore, go ahead and find other reliable sources of downloads if you feel that the website has many suspicious things.

- For users who use instant messaging (IM) messages : Do not click on links or receive files sent from strangers. The same way with sending fake links in emails, hackers trick sites into replicating to steal user information.

Be wary even if they are in your contact list, because their computer may be infected and perform automatic spoofing of links to all contacts.

- Members of social networks need to be very alert when creating relationships with new members . Do not accept files or click links from strangers. It is not difficult for hackers to exploit security errors that have not been promptly updated on your computer. Big social networks like MySpace and Facebook have always been a lucrative target for hackers.

- When shopping online on holidays, only buy on reputable websites for many years . Don't be curious or seduced by high-value items but cheaply sold from strange websites. "Sweet honey will die flies", you should note that.

- The last and most notable thing is always to update the database of antivirus programs or other security programs so that they can cope with the latest security risks.

Get a happy new year and don't forget to be aware of security risks that are always lurking on the Internet!

Thanh Truc