How to Maintain Privacy and Security on the Internet

It is very important to maintain privacy and security on the internet by installing programs like firewall, anti-spyware and anti-virus on your computer because if you don't do so your computer can become easy victim to virus and spyware attacks.

Maintaining privacy and security on the internet is a matter of concern for every individual as all of us use internet for various purposes like online banking, online shopping, etc. There are reports of online scams happening all over the world. Hackers are able to successfully hack into accounts of people and mess up their profile, particularly financial portfolio. These hackers are also carry out identity thefts within seconds which is one of the biggest problems in the cyber world. Under such circumstances it becomes important to keep your data safe.

The following paragraphs educate you about these hazardous scams and explains you some basic measures to avoid these online scams. First of all, while signing up or entering some important information on a website, you must make sure to read the privacy policy of that web portal. If you find the login page of a website to be suspicious, it is advisable to not to enter any details. Avoid clicking on flashy advertisements that states that you are a lucky winner or you have won a lottery. Most of these sites are scam sites in which you can find links that may either allow a virus to enter your computer or a spyware that can hack your personal information or banking details. Do not keep easy passwords for you accounts, especially on websites where you do financial transactions.

Always have a firewall installed on your computer and make sure it is activated to maintain privacy and security on the internet. You must also install anti-virus and anti-spyware on your computer system. If you come across any doubtful pop-ups ignore it and do not click on it. Avoid downloading files that are irrelevant and doubtful. You might have heard about 'swine flu computer virus' which has been all over the internet in the present times. It was a mail which contained an infected file as an email attachment, which would infect you computer with virus when accessed or downloaded. Hence it is important to be alert and avoid doubtful or irrelevant links. These easy steps can help you in maintaining privacy and security on the internet.

The author of this article, Silki Garg, has written many high rated articles on Online Security, how to remove spyware and blogs regularly on malware detection and removal.