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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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