How
well are you protected on the internet?
Check how many myths you believe in ...
Internet
has not only made it easy to network with your friends and
families, but it has also made it easier for the harmful
elements to intrude into your private life.
In
earlier years, you were infected with spywares which corrupted
your files and made your system non-functional. But today's
malwares like Scareware, Ransomware and Identity theft bots
are much advanced and can cause havoc to your day to day
life. The Scareware (which really scares
you) makes you believe that you are infected with virus
and you have to clean it immediately with the software ready
to be downloaded. Once downloaded, you are at their mercy.
On the other hand, Ransomware (which really
wants a ransom from you) makes you believe that you have
broken a Government law and you need to pay a penalty within
72 hours or face a jail term. The penalty can be anywhere
from $200 and upwards and has to be paid online immediately.
Identify theft bots (automated programs)
are not that scary like Scareware or Ransomware. But it
resides stealthily on your computer waiting for you to disclose
your bank pin or debit/credit card details. Once it captures
the data it sends it to the Identify thieves network who
use this data to withdraw your money or shop away with your
credit card information at remote locations.
Now,
how well are you protected against these threats on the
internet? Do you believe in the following myths?
Time
to know it!
Also,
get familiarized with some of the Scareware
pop-up images and Ransomware
pop-up images you may encounter if you are attacked.
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"There is nothing on my computer
which any one would want."
a. Yes, I believe this.
b. No, I don't believe this.
c. I don't have a strong opinion on this.
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"It is very easy to know whether
my computer has an infection; It will become slow and behave
strangely. Moreover I have a free anti-virus software on
my machine which can protect my computer"
a. Yes, I believe this.
b. No, I don't believe this.
c. I don't have a strong opinion on this.
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"Malware comes from email
attachment. If I don't open the attachment I am completely
safe. Also, any link posted by my friends on social
network (Facebook, Twitter) is safe."
Malware: Computer
Virus, Worms, Trojan Horses and other software which
are harmful to your system.
a. Yes, I believe this.
b. No, I don't believe this.
c. I don't have a strong opinion on this.
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"If my browser displays a locked
padlock then the web site is safe."
a. Yes, I believe this.
b. No, I don't believe this.
c. I don't have a strong opinion on this.
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"My firewall can protect my system
from drive-by attacks such as Scareware, Ransomware, Trojan
Horses, Viruses and Worms."
a. Yes, I believe this.
b. No, I don't believe this.
c. I don't have a strong opinion on this.
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