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                         Non-Legitimate Traffic


                 Anti-virus

                 Anti-virus  software  is  designed  to  keep  your  computer  safe  from  harmful  and
                 potentially undesirable malware. It is in charge of detecting dangerous programmes
                 by  searching  for  them  and  deleting  them  in  order  to  keep  the  system  safe.  The
                 software  works  by  maintaining  an  automatically  updated  database  of  malware
                 definitions. It looks for harmful programmes by comparing the files to the malware
                 definitions it has on hand. If there is a match, they are flagged as possibly hazardous
                 and, depending on the anti-virus software settings, disabled or uninstalled.

                 Protective Measures while accessing Internet

                 Ð ÐNever click on a questionable link on a website or send an email that you aren’t convinced is legitimate.
                 Ð ÐMake sure your passwords are strong and updated on a regular basis.
                 Ð ÐPersonal information such as date of birth, home address, personal phone number, account information, passwords,
                   credit and debit card information, and employment history records should never be shared.
                 Ð ÐReport phishing incidents to the appropriate authorities or report them online at cybercrime.gov.in. Mark spam
                   mails if you receive unsolicited emails.

                 Ð ÐThe security of an Internet communication can be determined by the protocol that is being utilised. The Secure
                   Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTPs) is a secure variant of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol that is used to communicate
                   between a client and a server over the Internet. As a result, be sure that all communications, especially online
                   transactions, are secure. The presence of a padlock on the left side of the address bar indicates that the website is
                   secure. It signifies that the website has an SSL (Secure Socket Layer) digital certificate issued by a trustworthy third
                   party that ensures and confirms the remote host’s identity.

                 Ð ÐCheck that the web browser you’re using to access the internet is up to date and safe.
                 Ð ÐWhen it comes to finding acquaintances on social media sites, be selective. Do not send or accept friendship
                   requests from strangers.

                 Ð ÐIf you upload any offensive content on a social networking site, you may face criminal charges.

                 Ð ÐBefore spreading any kind of rumour, keep in mind that it could be considered a form of cybercrime.
                 Ð ÐTake a picture as proof if someone is harassing or threatening you, and block the person. Also, notify the site
                   administrator of the incident.


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