Internet Security

Internet security is defined as a process to create rules and actions to take to protect against attacks over the Internet. An example of Internet security is an online system that prevents credit card numbers from being stolen on a shopping website.

It also protects your passwords, not using hotspots to sign into your accounts and avoiding phishing or malware attacks from hackers and identity thieves.

The types of computer security threats are Trojan, virus and malware along with many others.

 

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