Cybercrime in Social Media

Your computer/laptop can be infected if:

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  You download software from untrusted and infected websites
  
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  You plug in an infected USB or external hard disk
  
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  You click on any malicious weblink
  
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  You click on any infected image or document
  
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  If you pick up an infected device from someone such as college, office, and so on
  
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  If you visit Torrent websites
  
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  If your password is easy
  
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  If you use the pirated operating system
  
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  If you don't use licensed antivirus/internet security software
  

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  These actions may result in your computer going slow and may corrupt or even delete the data. Let's understand it more with the help of an example:
  
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  Sumit asks his friend Amit about the new video release of a popular Bollywood artist. Amit says that he is unaware of the new release, so they decide to download it from some website. And as the download starts, his computer gets infected, freezes, and the operating system gets corrupted.
  

• Preventive tips for a computer/ laptop

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  Some of the preventive tips for a computer/laptop are as follows:
  

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  Bluetooth must be used in invisible mode to not be visible to others in your nearby vicinity
  
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  In case you want to dispose of your computer, first, delete all data
  
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  Use strong password combination alphanumeric and special characters
  
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  Use verified open-source or licensed operating systems and update regularly
  
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  Use internet security and antivirus software
  
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  Turn off mobile internet connection, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and camera when not in use
  
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  Keep personal and private folders separately
  
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  Never allow unknown devices to connect via Bluetooth
  
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  Download stuff from genuine websites only
  
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  Avoid public or free Wi-Fi as these may not be secure
  
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  Delete cookies, temp files, and browsing history regularly
  
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  Back up your data regularly
  
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  Never ignore the slow and strange response of the computer
  
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  Never ignore all of the sudden appearances of new programs and icons
  
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  Never ignore unexpected error messages or popups
  

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