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Common Internet Security Issues

The internet offers a wealth of opportunities but it also brings its fair share of dangers too. Here is a look at the most common internet security issues you should be aware of.

  • Hackers – Hackers are people who attempt to breach or circumvent online security measures for a number of reasons. Regardless of the hacker’s reasons for doing what they do, they can pose a serious threat to your security.
  • Viruses – Computer viruses are programs which are designed in order to gain entry onto unsuspecting users’ computers. Viruses can be acquired in many ways but some of the more popular ones are through email, peer-to-peer downloading, internet messaging services and downloading infected files found on the internet.
  • Spyware – This kind of virus is often deceptively added to the user’s machine. It can impact upon the performance of your computer by hogging resources.
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