Computer Privacy Your Computer may not be Private
You might think what you do on your computer is private. It is in your home so you may think what you do on it is safe. Many people use the Internet for their banking and to receive payments. However, your computer may not be private after all.

Criminals

Criminals will try to steal your personal information. They can take your money and even steal your identity with the information they get from your computer. They don’t need to come into your home to do it.

If you are worried about anything you should check into it and report problems with your computer right away. Ask a teacher or parent. They can work with a specialist who can check your computer. You can file a police report if someone has gained access to your information through your computer.

Phishing

There are many sneaky methods that criminals can use to steal your personal information. When you make it easy for them, they will continue to take from people every chance they get.

Phishing is one of the most common methods that's used to gain access to computers. This works by someone sending you an e-mail that is fake but that looks real.

These fake e-mails ask you to verify account information for security purposes. They choose common accounts such as eBay or Google mail. If you respond with the information they are asking for, you may give them the chance to wipe out all of your accounts.

How Hacking is Possible

Hacking is just one way in which your computer can be hijacked. There are many ways that these criminals can gain access to your details, so be ready for them. Malware is a type of software that criminals can attach to your computer. This can help them to gain access to the information that they want.

Protect your Computer

You need to be careful about the types of information you give out. Never answer e-mails that ask for your personal information. Honest businesses will never ask you for these details this way. You should report such types of phishing.

Make sure you have a good antivirus and spyware system on your computer. This will make it less likely for someone to gain access to your information. Make sure all Web sites you access are secure. Never place your personal information on sites that aren’t secure. If you do, they can be set up as a scam to gather your personal information. Don't use the same passwords for all of your accounts. That way if one does get compromised, it limits the access people have to your other information.

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