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Online security plays important role in our digital world. People all over the world use social medias where they communicate with each other. Also, main communications due to the pandemic performs in internet. Study and work are moved online and it is not clear when it will finish. Due to this fact, that over the last decade theme of online security became significantly relevant, it is important to know how to secure yourself. In modern time, privacy became one of the problems in digital area. For example, scams, privacy violations and data leaks. •	What is online security? Online security is the mix of rules that are followed and actions that are taken to make sure online user data and privacy aren’t compromised by cybercriminals. Online security can be something as complex as a system that’s designed to prevent credit card theft, or something as simple as you using an antivirus software to protect your device from malware and viruses (Mocan, 2019). With this in mind, rules should be fulfilled to protect data which includes information of credit cards, many people prefer online payment, so it is obligatory if person do not want to be robbed. •	What are the types of cybercrimes exists? Online user need to know what he can expect online if data information will be leaked. According to the Cactus VPN website, there are top 3 of online threats: 1)	Malware- is malicious software that has been programmed to infect any device it comes in contact with (Mocan, 2019). 2)	Phishing- generally involves cybercriminals trying to deceive you into revealing personal and financial information by either pretending to be a legitimate business or by trying to threaten you with legal repercussions if you don’t comply (Mocan, 2019). 3)	Pharming- is a method cybercriminals might use to improve their odds of tricking online users with phishing websites (Mocan, 2019). •	How to protect yourself in digital presence? Given the large number of users and vast amount of information shared on online social networking sites, protecting the privacy of users has become a primary point of concern for social network providers. To that end, there are two main types of security features on social network sites. First, there is a privacy option made available to users by the social networking site providers. There is some variation in the extent of options, but all major social networking sites have a privacy setting (Henson et al, 2011). It is important to mention that it’s obligatory to ‘’agree with terms and policy’’, otherwise you cannot enter social media or website. For example, if person reads privacy policy, it will be written that website collects personal data. It is made to share content that person mostly search for. General advices: 1)	Do not use Free WI-FI Do not connect to wi fi that does not have password, it’s better to use mobile internet. Especially, if want to check bank account or e-mail. Because wireless internet do not have encryption, anyone can steal personal information. If you do not use instructions, there’re high percentage that you will be a victim of phishing. 2)	Use Antivirus program It’s important to have antivirus software not only in computer or laptop, but also in your phone, since it is more comfortable to check your e-mail, for example when you’re not at home. Program will save your phone from malware, which according to Mocan is number 1 cyber threat in internet. 3)	Protection from phishing -	Do not reply to messages or e-mails who asks you personal information, especially password of bank account -	If you access a website, make sure the URL starts with “https” instead of “http.” -	Ignore sites who claims to be reputable but do not provide ю 4)	Set difficult passwords It is clear that easy password can be easily hacked. Choose different set of numbers and letters. To conclude, this page consist of the basic information about online security and how to protect yourself from threats that comes from Internet. Many people neglect ordinary rules of digital security and because of that became victims of hackers. This knowledge can save you from cybercrimes and also be the beginning of your digital literacy.

References: Henson, B., Reyns, B.W., Fisher B.S. (2011). Security in the 21st Century: Examining the Link Between Online Social Network Activity, Privacy, and Interpersonal Victimization. http://C:/Users/1/Downloads/0734016811399421.pdf Mocan, T. (2019, March 12). What is Online Security? (Your Handy Guide to Internet Society). Cactus VPN. https://www.cactusvpn.com/beginners-guide-online-security/what-is-online-security/ Picture: https://elie.net/blog/security/how-to-improve-your-online-security-and-privacy-in-10-easy-steps/