“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Indeed these are the best of times for Internet users in India, with dead-slow dial-up connections making way for broadband connectivity, thus paving way for faster means to access informaton.
But new ways to threaten your security on the Net are being invented everyday and the dangers you face have never been greater.
Although the Internet is a great resource, a place that allows you to access information on almost anything, it is also a place where many thousands of people are just looking for ways to steal your identity, your bank account passwords, meet people for the wrong reasons, and so on. But if you follow certain thumb rules, you can be able to protect yourself better on the Net.
Here are five things that you should do:
1.Install Security Features On Your Computer - Security features on your personal computer are extremely important. Check the features provided by your operating system, and ensure that some of the critical settings are enabled to protect you from vulnerabilities.
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