The use of Internet for important and sensitive transactions is constantly increasing which makes
Internet security quite essential in these times. A decade ago, people would not trust online websites to buy stuff, especially using an online payment system. But technology has proved itself and now, a greater number of users rely on the Internet to make money related transactions. This number has greatly risen in India, as more and more people are opting for shopping and availing other services online.
With the increase in internet users, there is also a rapid increase in the number and variety of threats to
web security. Malicious links have become very popular in mail as well as on social networking websites. With the humongous growth of Facebook worldwide, malicious Facebook applications are a common sight.
When you click on any such application link, it would simply post itself on all your friends walls. Such applications usually ask for access to too much of your information so always make sure you are allowing the right apps. While participating on social networking sites, one has to remain careful of the links shared by friends and strangers. Be extra careful before clicking on a shortened URL because it makes masking a malicious URL easier.
Other than that, there is a rise in mail spam and phishing attacks. Irrespective of all the awareness and technological advances to prevent spam, it is still booming. To avoid these, make sure you have security software installed in your system and that has
anti-spam and anti-phishing feature. Spam mails are detected automatically by such software and an option to mark or delete them is also provided.
There are many more threats prevalent in the online world, and there are more to come.
As many as 45% of Internet users are prone to revealing their personal information and be a victim to social engineering attacks. In addition to the Internet security software you use, it is always a plus to keep your eyes open and step back the moment you find something fishy. So keep your eyes open and click wisely. Remember that web security starts from responsible browsing!
