There's no argument about the Internet becoming an unsafe place for the common user. Not only is cyber security now a problem. It has grown many faces and unless one is adequately skilled, it's simply a problem to deal with everyday. Fortunately, the situation is not yet helpless and anyone who commits to actively protect himself from online crimes will do well beginning with a good knowledge of what makes the Internet a whole world to conquer.
Probably the most famous word associated with Internet abuse is viruses. True enough, these nasty little codes have been responsible for a good chunk of Internet - related computer problems today. Trojans, which are destructive codes disguised as constructive software, are yet another thing to be wary about. Spyware, which may come with legitimate downloads, are those that aim to create a profile of your Internet behavior by tracking your online activities. And then there are those grander forms of hacking which lead to more elaborate crimes crimes such as identity and credit/banking information theft.
Another issue with the Internet is privacy. When you surf online, you're actually making yourself available to anyone who might have an interest in tracking what you do. If you thought you've secured that secret blog with a code, not quite. Someway, somehow, somebody's going to know what you're doing online because you are completely traceable by means of your IP address. In fact, not only do these crooks store a profile of your online habits. They could also snatch personal information from your emails and personal files in your PC. Yes, that's no longer a fantastic idea these days. And with each day that passes, it becomes more and more real.
It's no longer a surprise waking up one day with a half-a-million dollar credit card statement and not having an idea where it came from. Yup, identity theft has never been much easier and this is one of the more serious reasons why anyone conducting online transactions should take responsible steps in ensuring his own safety.
If you're in business relying on very sensitive data, you couldn't be at greater risk. While information is one of the greatest assets that any company or organization might have, it' is also the paramount target of cyber crooks who labor to steal everything they can from their unsuspecting victims.
While the Internet has served us in more convenient, pleasurable and useful ways than one, it can also be a weapon for our own destruction. Our IP addresses particularly provide this power to online criminals who will stop at nothing to bleed their victims dry. As long as your IP address is exposed, you will be traced and you could be victimized.
Change your IP address and surf anonymously and surf safely because it could mean your security, personal or business.
