Website design By BotEap.comThe Internet is both: a wonderful place and also a potentially dangerous world. Beyond containing so much information and websites that help us in our daily lives, it also has many scammers, scammers, dangerous programs (such as viruses, malware, spyware, adware, etc.) that can steal your personal information (by identity theft by scammers.) or it may end up erasing your hard drive and costing you hundreds of dollars to repair your system. In the following paragraphs are some tips that can help you protect yourself and your computer from the dangers that exist online.

1. Antivirus and Internet security software: This type of software is specially designed to protect your computer system, your personal information, and yourself while online. Antivirus software comes in two main categories, free versions or annual subscription services. The main difference between the two is the functionality and the online database. Annual subscription services update their virus databases more regularly, giving you a higher level of protection. Additionally, subscription services also offer a higher level of user support, as the freeware versions have nothing available in case your system runs into trouble. Antivirus software can often come in Internet security packages. These contain everything you need to feel safe online, not just with viruses. The programs come with firewalls, backup software, identity theft and personal information protection applications, and other services depending on the company or product. If you choose a free antivirus program, you will also have to download and install separate programs for adware, such as a firewall service, etc.
2. Backup your computer system and files: This is the best way to keep all your information safe and secure. Computers are not perfect and will have problems over time. Back up your files and documents regularly (about once a week is recommended). It will keep all your valuable information safe. There are many different types of backup software available, from freeware to paid versions. For your home computer, a free program is perfect and will do whatever you need. The options available for backing up your files have increased with computers. An external hard drive is highly recommended due to the size and speed of which it is capable. For those who don’t have access to this, blank DVDs and CDs help, however for large amounts of data they can be quite annoying due to the number of discs you will need. Additionally, some companies offer an online backup service, with the option to purchase more data storage if you need it.
3. Passwords and security: Passwords are often the only way to access your personal information, and the type of password you use can determine how secure your information is (such as banking, email, social media profiles, etc.). Many sites will let you know how strong your password is and will also recommend what to enter in your password. A mix of lowercase and uppercase letters, the use of numbers, avoiding dates of birth or other easily known numbers, as well as the use of difficult-to-guess secret questions is recommended.