Phishing and Trojan Virus

Phishing
What is it? 
Phishing is a method that cybercriminals use to trick you and get your personal information,
such as passwords or credit cards or bank account numbers. They do this by sending
fraudulent emails or directing you to a fake website by clicking somewhere. 
How we can prevent it?
HOW TO RECOGNISE: Receive messages asking you to reveal personal information,
usually by email or on a website. 
Maintain good habits and do not respond to links in unsolicited emails or on Facebook.
  1. Do not open links from unknown emails.
  1. Protect your passwords and do not reveal them to anyone.
  1. Do not provide confidential information to anyone by phone, in person or by email.
  1. Verify the site URL (web address). 
  1. In many cases of phishing, the web address may seem legitimate, but the URL
  2. may be misspelled or the domain may be different (.com when it should be .gov). 
6.   Keep your browser updated and apply security patches.
What we should do?
ELIMINATE: Monitor your website and be aware of what should and should not be there. If possible,
change the main files of your website periodically. 
DOWNLOAD AN ANTIVIRUS: There are multiple antivirus. You can choose between a free one
or a paid one.




TROJAN VIRUS


What is it?


A Trojan is a type of virus that simulates something useful, helpful or fun but, in fact,
causes damage or data theft. Trojans spread through an infected file attached to
an email or hide after downloading free games, applications, movies or greeting cards.


How we can prevent it?
By installing effective anti-malware software, you can defend your devices against Trojans. 
A rigorous anti-malware solution against Trojans. A rigorous anti-malware solution


What we should do?
ELIMINATE:It is best to use a reliable antivirus solution that can detect and remove any Trojanfrom
your device. When you remove Trojans manually, be sure to remove any programson your computer
that are related to the Trojan.


DOWNLOAD AN ANTIVIRUS: There are multiple antivirus.                                                             
You can choose between a free one or a paid one.





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 By Miguel and Elisa.

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