5 different ways to get tricked on the internet

1. Viruses A virus is a computer malware program that copies it’s files to the computer. This may allow the creator of the virus to take control and crash the computer. Viruses usually are made to take advantage of a security flaw in a OS. E,g, Storm Trojan. Most viruses target Microsoft windows.

Security against viruses Today, there are many antiviruses available, either free or for a fee. E.g. Norton antivirus. These packages can detect and then remove malicious software from the from the computer.

2. Internet Pranks There are many ways for false information to travel across the internet. Many users of social network put up prank posts. One of the more recent pranks was the trick that you could microwave your phone and it would charge.

3. Phishing Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information (passwords or credit card details) by actings as trustworthy companies. It usually happens when s are sent by someone masquerading as a bank for example. These usually tell the user that there has been a security breach and they need there bank account details to protect them. The sender can then gain access to their all their money.

catfishing Catfishing is when a person lures someone else with a fake online persona. ?v=Cj_BCc7GORA ?v=Cj_BCc7GORA The possible motivations for this act could be revenge, sex or drugs.

Hacking Hacking is when someone seeks to exploit the weakness in a computer. They may do this to gain a profit, for a challenge or as a prank. A recent case of hacking is the Ashley Madison case who had 1200 Irish peoples account information stolen and released online.

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