{"id":13449,"date":"2020-10-09T11:43:03","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T15:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/?p=13449"},"modified":"2021-09-08T16:59:38","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T20:59:38","slug":"cyber-security-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/cyber-security-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyber Security Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"

As school, socializing, and many aspects of life have moved online this year, it\u2019s more important than ever that you protect your digital devices and steer clear of cybercriminals. Computer security threats are relentlessly inventive. Masters of disguise and manipulation, these threats constantly evolve to find new ways to annoy, steal and harm. Arm yourself with information and resources to safeguard against complex and growing computer security threats and stay safe online.<\/p>\n

Examples of Online Cybersecurity Threats<\/em><\/h2>\n

Computer Viruses<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Probably the most eminent computer security threat, a computer virus is a program written to alter the way a computer operates, without the permission<\/em> or knowledge<\/em> of the user. A virus replicates and executes itself, usually doing damage to your computer in the process.<\/p>\n

What can you do to avoid computer viruses?<\/strong> Carefully evaluate free software, downloads from peer-to-peer file sharing sites, and emails from unknown senders. These things are critical to avoiding viruses. Most web browsers have security settings which can be configured for top defense against online threats. But, as we’ll say again and again, the single most-effective way of fending off viruses is up-to-date antivirus software and monitoring agent, like we include in our Managed Service Plans.<\/a><\/p>\n

Spyware Threats<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A serious computer security threat, spyware is any program that monitors your online activities or installs programs without your consent<\/em> for profit or to capture personal information.<\/p>\n

While many users won’t want to hear it, reading terms and conditions is a good way to build an understanding of how your activity is tracked online. As always, if a company you do not recognize is advertising for a deal that seems too good to be true, be sure you have an internet security solution in place and click with caution.<\/p>\n

Hackers and\u00a0Predators<\/strong><\/h3>\n

People, not computers, create computer security threats and malware. Hackers and predators are programmers who victimize others for their own gain by breaking into computer systems to steal, change, or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism.<\/strong>\u00a0These online predators can compromise credit card information, lock you out of your data, and steal your identity. As you may have guessed,\u00a0online security tools with identity theft protection\u00a0are one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from this brand of cybercriminal.<\/p>\n

Phishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Masquerading as a trustworthy person or business, phishers attempt to steal sensitive financial or personal information through fraudulent email or instant messages. Phishing attacks are some of the most successful methods for cybercriminals looking to pull off a data breach. Antivirus solutions with identity theft protection can be taught to recognize phishing threats in fractions of a second.<\/p>\n

Cyber Safety Tips<\/a><\/h2>\n