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Backup Your Data
              Make sure to regularly save all the important information from your computer onto another device, like a CD,
              DVD, or external hard drive. This way, if something happens to your computer, you will still have all your files
              safe and sound.

              Scanning and Cleaning Viruses

              Protect your computer from harmful viruses by installing antivirus software. This software not only prevent
              viruses from infecting your system, but also scan and remove any viruses that may have already snuck in,
              keeping your data safe from harm. For example, if you receive an email with a suspicious attachment, the
              antivirus software will detect and quarantine the virus before it can harm your computer.

              Increasing Computer Performance
              Over  time,  your  computer  can  slow  down  due  to  the  accumulation  of  unnecessary  files  and  data.  Keep
              your  computer  running  smoothly  by  regularly  cleaning  out  these  unnecessary  files  using  Disc  cleaner
              software. By freeing up space on your hard drive, you’ll notice a significant improvement in your computer’s
              performance. Use Disc cleaning software such as CCleaner. This software will help you identify and remove
              unnecessary files from your computer, freeing up space and improving its performance.

              Removing Spam from Your Computer
              Don’t let unwanted spam emails clutter your inbox. Take the time to regularly delete these emails and set
              up filters in your email settings to automatically redirect spam to a separate folder. This way, you can keep
              your inbox organised and free from annoying spam messages. Also, set up filters in your email client to
              automatically move spam emails to a separate folder.


               SESSION             4   Computer Security and Privacy

              Computer security is important for keeping our digital data safe from threats like hackers, viruses, and data
              breaches.  As  we use  technology more every day, it’s  crucial to protect  both personal and work-related
              information from being accessed or damaged without permission. By using strong security measures, we can
              make sure that our data stays safe, private, and accessible only to those who are authorised.

                 COMPUTER SECURITY DEALS WITH PROTECTING COMPUTERS

              Computer security is about keeping your computer and all the information on it safe from any unauthorised
              access or loss. Computer security breaches can happen for various reasons, such as malware attack, lack of
              security awareness, etc.
              Reasons for Security Break

              Personal information can be lost or leaked in various ways, such as:
                When we share our information on sites that are not secured.
                When a person gets unauthorised access to our computer.

                 THREATS


              Threats are the ways in which personal information can be leaked from a computer without our knowledge.
              There are various threats to our computer:
              a. Theft: It means stealing of information or hardware. It is of three types:
                i.   Physical: If a person steals your laptop or desktop.




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