Latest trends in computer networking.pptx

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1. CYBER SECURITY LAIBA QASIM 22607

2. Definition: Cyber security standards are security standards which enable organizations to practice safe security techniques to minimize the number of successful cyber security attacks.   Cyber security refers to the technologies and processes designed to protect computers, networks and data from unauthorized access, vulnerabilities and attacks delivered via the Internet by cyber criminals .

3. Why cyber security? Protect data and information Prevention from unauthorized access Control web portal Safeguard from viruses

4. Cyber crime Cybercrime is criminal activity done using computers and Internet. It can be: HACKING VIRUS DISSEMINITION CYBER TERRORISM SOFTWARE PIRACY

5. HACKING Hacking in simple terms means an illegal intrusion into a computer system and/or network. It is also known as CRACKING. Government websites are the hot targets of the hackers due to the press coverage, it receives. Hackers enjoy the media coverage.

6. VIRUS DISSEMINITION Malicious software that attaches itself to other software. (virus, worms, Trojan Horse, web jacking, e-mail bombing etc)

7. SOFTWARE PIRACY Theft of software through the illegal copying of genuine programs or the counterfeiting and distribution of products intended to pass for the original.

8. CYBERTERRORISM Terrorist attacks on the Internet is by distributed denial of service attacks, hate websites and hate emails, attacks on sensitive computer networks, etc. Technology savvy terrorists are using 512-bit encryption, which is impossible to decrypt.

9. Primary Cyber threats and risks: To Computers : Viruses/Worms Software programs designed to invade your computer, and copy, damage, or delete your data. Trojans Viruses that pretend to be helpful programs while destroying your data, damaging your computer, and stealing your personal information. Spyware Software that tracks your online activities or displays endless ads.

10. Primary Cyber threats and risks: Identity Theft A crime where con artists get your personal information and access your cash and/or credit Phishing E-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into going to fake Web sites and revealing personal information Hoaxes E-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into giving them money Spam Unwanted e-mail, instant messages, and other online communication

11. Safety Tips: Following safety measure could be taken to protect our computers from online threats and risks:

12. Turn on Windows Internet Firewall An Internet firewall helps create a protective barrier between your computer and the Internet

13. Use Automatic Updates to Keep Software Up-to-date Install all updates as soon as they are available Automatic updates provide the best protection

14. Install and Maintain Antivirus Software Antivirus software helps to detect and remove computer viruses before they can cause damage. For antivirus software to be effective, you must keep it up-to-date. Don’t let it expire

15. Install and Maintain Antispyware Software Use antispyware software, like Microsoft Windows Defender, so unknown software cannot track your online activity and potentially steal your information.

16. Other Ways to Help Protect Your Computer Back up your files regularly Think before you click Read Web site privacy statements Close pop-ups using red “X”

17. Other Ways to Help Protect Your Computer uninstall unnecessary software check security settings use secure connection open attachments carefully use strong passwords don’t give personal information unless required

18. Advantage of cyber security It will defend from hacks and virus. The application of cyber security used in our PC needs update every week. The security developers will update their database every week once. Hence the new virus also deleted