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This time, Cyber threats become more violent and dangerous, motivated by financial profit. Internet users can apply the following steps to ensure security during on line.


1. Do some investment, buy security software that combines antivirus, firewall, penetration detection and management weaknesses to get maximum protection from malware and other threats.

2. Ensure that the security patch has been installed and applied immediately to all applications which have disadvantages.

3. Always make sure that the password used is a combination of letters and numbers, and change them periodically. Password should not contain words from the dictionary.

4. Do not open, view, or run an email attachment unless the attachment is known and sent on receiver's knowledge.

5. Update antivirus database regularly. With the latest databases, you can protect your computer from viruses currently spread out.

6. Check regularly whether the operating system currently used has any weakness.

7. Use anti-phishing. And, never let the confidential information, financial or personal, except the information is truly official.

8. Get involve in tracking and reporting attack. By tracking service from antivirus industries, users can immediately identify the location of potential attacks and forward the information to the attackers ISP or authorities.

9. Be cautious because of security threats can be automatically installed on computers from file sharing program, download free software and freeware or shareware version.

10. Avoid clicking on links or attachments in email messages or IM, these things may risking computer.

11. Read the end-user license agreements (EULA) carefully and be sure to understand all requirements acceptance. Some of the specific security risks can be installed when users agree to the EULA, or due to user acceptance.

12. Beware of software that displays like ads. Many spyware programs tracks how users respond to ads, this is a sign of danger. Such ads can be a spyware.