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Cyber Security Techblume

The document provides an overview of cyber security, emphasizing its importance in protecting online information from various threats such as viruses, hackers, and malware. It defines key terms related to cyber security and outlines major security problems, along with strategies for prevention and password security. The need for robust cyber security measures is highlighted due to the increasing number of internet users and associated risks.

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Cyber Security Techblume

The document provides an overview of cyber security, emphasizing its importance in protecting online information from various threats such as viruses, hackers, and malware. It defines key terms related to cyber security and outlines major security problems, along with strategies for prevention and password security. The need for robust cyber security measures is highlighted due to the increasing number of internet users and associated risks.

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WELCOME TO

CYBER
SECURITY
Introduction:
 The term cyber security is used to refer to
the security offered through on-line services
to protect your online information.

 Withan increasing amount of people getting


connected to Internet, the security threats
that cause massive harm are increasing also.
To Understand:
 What is meaning of the word CYBER
 What is the need of Cyber Security
 What are the security problems in Cyber
field
 Howto implement and maintain Security of
a Cyber field around us.
Meaning of the word CYBER:

 Itis a combining form relating to information


technology, the Internet, and virtual reality.
Need of cyber security:
 Cyber security is necessary since it helps in
securing data from threats such as data
theft or misuse, also safeguards your system
from viruses.
Major security problems:

 Virus
 Hacker
 Malware
 Trojan horses
 Password cracking
Viruses and Worms:
A Virus is a “program that is loaded onto
your computer without your knowledge and
runs against your wishes
Hackers:
 In common a hacker is person who breaks
into computers, usually by gaining access to
administrative controls.
Malware:
 The word “malwarer” comes from the term
“MALicious softWARE.”
 Malware is any software that infects and damages a
computer system without the owner’s knowledge or
permission.
Trojan Horses:
 Trojan horses are email viruses that can duplicate
themselves, steal information, or harm the
computer system.
 These viruses are the most serious threats to
compuers.
How to Avoid Trojans
 Security suites, such as Avast Internet Security, will
prevent you from downloading Trojan Horses.
Password Cracking:
 Password attacks are attacks by hackers that
are able to determine passwords or find
passwords to different protected electronic
areas and social network sites.
Securing Password
 Use always Strong password
 Never use same password for two different
sites.
Much Obliged

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