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Hacking
Computer hacking is the practice of modifying computer hardware and software to accomplish a goal outside of the creator’s original purpose. People who engage in computer hacking activities are often called hackers. Since the word “hack” has long been used to describe someone who is incompetent at his/her profession, some hackers claim this term is offensive and fails to give appropriate recognition to their skills. Computer hacking is most common among teenagers and young adults, although there are many older hackers as well. Many hackers are true technology buffs who enjoy learning more about how computers work and consider computer hacking an art form. They often enjoy programming and have expert-level skills in one particular program. For these individuals, computer hacking is a real life application of their problem-solving skills. It’s a chance to demonstrate their abilities, not an opportunity to harm others.

Anti-Viruses
Antivirus software is a computer program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disarm or remove malicious software programs, such as viruses and worms. You can help protect your computer against viruses by using antivirus software, such as Microsoft Security Essentials. Computer viruses are software programs that are deliberately designed to interfere with computer operation; record, corrupt, or delete data; or spread themselves to other computers and throughout the Internet. To help prevent the most current viruses, you must update your antivirus software regularly. You can set up most types of antivirus software to update automatically.

Fire Walls
A firewall is a device that controls the flow of communications across networks of computers by examining their source, destination and type and comparing these with predetermined lists of allowed and disallowed transactions. The firewall sits between your computer and the internet and permits or blocks connections between your computer and other computers on the net, according to rules defined by you. This can make it much more difficult to launch remote attacks on your computer. There are two kinds of firewall - software and hardware. A software firewall is a program you install on your computer and a hardware firewall is a physical device that plugs into your broadband router and your computer via cables. They have the same basic function, but there are differences.

ID Fraud
Identity fraud occurs to an individual when a person's personal information is used by someone else without their knowledge to obtain credit, goods or other services fraudulently. It can even extend to securing a passport in their name. In the UK alone there are 4.3 million victims of identity fraud to date. As such, it is important that you understand how fraudsters can get their hands on your information so you can take steps to protect yourself and your family. This by reporting it to the police and can be taken to court.

Passwords
Passwords are the main source to security within any accounts you own on a computer. This stops anyone from accessing your account unless you give them your password. Too keep people from hacking your account you must at least change your at least once a month. And include capital letters in the password and numbers to keep it highly difficult for those hackers.

Spamming
Spamming involves sending unwanted electronic communication and is often considered junk e-mail. Spammers lure individuals to read e-mails through enticing words in the subject line. The majority of spam is related to commercial advertising promoting questionable products or services. Often, sending spam is an attempt to commit identity theft or other types of fraud over the Internet. To stop spamming download any unnecessary films or games. It can’t be trusted and will send you nothing but emails.

Viruses
Computer viruses are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation. A virus might corrupt or delete data on your computer, use your email program to spread itself to other computers, or even erase everything on your hard disk. Computer viruses are often spread by attachments in email messages or instant messaging messages. That is why it is essential that you never open email attachments unless you know who it's from and you are expecting it. Viruses can be disguised as attachments of funny images, greeting cards, or audio and video files. Computer viruses also spread through downloads on the Internet. They can be hidden in illicit software or other files or programs you might download. To help avoid computer viruses, it's essential that you keep your computer current with the latest updates and antivirus tools, stay informed about recent threats, run your computer as a standard user and that you follow a few basic rules when you surf the Internet, download files, and open attachments. Once a virus is on your computer, its type or the method it used to get there is not as important as removing it and preventing further infection.