In today’s world whenever we go to internet or to a cybercafé we are always told to keep the data safe or protected and don’t go unknown and insecure websites which are sometimes shown in advertisements. But why do people say that and what is the reason behind it? Let’s talk about it.
Is There Any Reason For This?
The main reason is the system security.
When we visit a website we don’t know about its security there is a possibility that the website may contain a destructive computer virus or a hacker who is trying to track the persons location and we don’t even know about it. So it is preferred to not go on websites which are not trusted by people.
What Is Computer Virus?
In simple terms, a computer virus can be identified as software which performs destructive tasks and makes the computer software breakdown. There are many types of virus and many cyber-attacks are done by using viruses only. Some well known types of viruses are:
1.    WORMS: these are basically malware but can replicate themselves and send to other computers through network.
2.    MALWARE: these are viruses which can modify computer programs and perform destructive activities.
3.    SPYWARE: these viruses can collect user information without their knowledge.
4.    TROJANS: these viruses can disguise themselves as desired code and both computer and code can’t notice them easily.
5.    ADWARE: these viruses can serve unwanted advertisements.
And more.
How To Check For Computer Virus?
It’s pretty easy to check for it. You just have to install some antivirus apps and run regular tests but sometimes that’s not enough as the viruses can from antivirus detection and won’t appear easily. So you should take it for checking once in a few years to keep your computer safe.
How To Understand Which Website To Visit?
It’s simple you just have to check for the lock icon present top left of every website you visit. If the icon is present then no need to worry, that site is secured but if it’s not then you shouldn’t visit it and close that tab immediately as there is a chance of having viruses or hackers.
How Can Someone Hack Our Devices?
There are multiple ways by which a hacker can hack into our devices or get our personal information. Most of the times they get the information by user itself by by practices like phishing, scam calls etc. That’s why people are asked to not tell their personal information like account details, address, bank etc. to some random person.
Is It Important To Keep our Details Safe?
Yes, in today’s world any form of data it digital gold and can be traded with someone for a high amount which gives the hacker a chance to take a lot of money to charge and earn easily. 
So we should always keep out data safe & secret and never share it to someone else.

WRITER: Jayesh Keswani

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