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Use Antivirus and Antispyware Software
Use of licensed antivirus software, anti-spyware software,
firewall, etc. are some measures to reduce cyber-attacks.
Always keep these softwares up-to-date. Antivirus and
Antispyware programs offer real-time protection to the
computer from malwares and reduce the risk of getting
hacked.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites to remember your preferences, login details,
and browsing activities. They help websites provide a personalised experience by storing data such as
language settings, shopping cart items, and user preferences. However, cookies can also be used for
tracking purposes, allowing websites and advertisers to monitor browsing behaviour across different
sites. There are two main types of cookies:
l First-party cookies, which are set by the website you visit to enhance user experience.
l Third-party cookies, which are set by external advertisers or analytics services to track users across
multiple websites.
l To protect your privacy, you can regularly clear cookies, block third-party cookies through browser
settings, or use privacy-focused tools to limit tracking.
Install Firewall
Firewall could be either a software or hardware that helps in keeping
a network secure. It analyses the network traffic (flow of data) and
determines whether the traffic should be allowed or not in the
network. It also blocks unauthorised users to access data on the
system. It can even keep a check on malware attacking the system.
In most cases, operating systems such as Linux, Windows or Mac
include firewall software as a part of operating system, thus keeping
a computer secure but in some cases, a user needs to configure
firewall in the network for additional security.
Never Install Software from Unknown Sources
Before downloading and installing a software, verify the
source of the supplier to find, whether it is legitimate or not by
searching the Internet or referring to the reviews of the other
users. A user should understand the nature, the purpose and
given terms of the software before attempting a download and
installation.
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