Internet上每天都会出现新的威胁。以前，人们只需要担心病毒感染，而现在我们必须面对一系列全新的问题，例如浏览器劫持者(Browser Hijackers)、流氓软件(Rogue Software)、僵尸网络、勒索软件、网络钓鱼、身份盗窃、Tabnabbing、Pastejacking(Phishing)和其他(Identity Thefts)形式的(Ransomware)恶意软件(Pastejacking)或恶意活动. 虽然Windows 11/10/8/7是安全的，当通过一个好的安全软件来保护它时，被感染的机会几乎为零——现在，在许多情况下，需要用户干预，而我们无意中最终点击了“是”，从而导致恶意软件感染。这篇关于Internet 安全的文章为(Internet Security)Windows用户提供了一些基本提示，以及他们应该采取的一些预防措施，以保持在线安全。
互联网安全文章和提示
这里有一些简单而有效的提示，每个人在上网时都应该注意。
1]首先(First)，始终使用知名和知名的安全软件(security software)和防火墙(firewall)，不要相信虚假的安全解决方案。使用良好的防病毒软件(anti-virus software)或更好的Internet 安全套件(Internet Security Suite)。还要始终确保您安装的所有软件都是最新的，尤其是您的操作系统、安全软件和浏览器。此外，如果可以的话，请使用一些不错的免费VPN软件。(VPN)您可能还想阅读这篇关于如何保护您的 Windows PC 的(secure your Windows PC)文章。另外，看看这些免费的互联网隐私软件(free Internet Privacy Software)。
2] 在将您的电子邮件 ID(giving out your email IDs)提供给其他网站（或人）时，请务必小心。这些网站可能会向您发送垃圾邮件，甚至将电子邮件列表出售给可能会向您发送垃圾邮件的第三方。始终首先阅读他们的隐私声明。如果您找不到，那是另一个不向他们提供您的电子邮件地址的原因。
3]使用强密码(strong passwords)(strong passwords)。请勿使用您的姓名或简单的“密码”一词或人们容易猜到的内容，例如您的出生日期。黑客现在使用一种称为社会工程的方法，这基本上意味着他们通过使用Facebook等在线跟踪用户以查找有关他们的重要详细信息并尝试使用这些详细信息找出密码。最好的方法是使用由大写和小写字母与数字组合而成的非字典词。不要为所有帐户使用相同的密码。否则，如果黑客能够猜出您其中一个帐户的密码，那么您的其余帐户也将受到威胁。
4]永远不要点击任何你没有要求的东西(Never click on anything you didn’t ask for)，无论是电子邮件还是网页。这可能是恶意软件要求的触发器或请求的人为干预来踏上您的计算机。A simple rule to follow: If in doubt – don’t!
5] 确保您已将计算机、平板电脑、智能手机或任何其他设备设置为在特定空闲时间后锁定。
6] 小心在Facebook等社交网络上与谁交朋友(whom you befriend on social networks)，并花时间了解其隐私设置，以便了解与他人分享的内容。查看本指南，了解如何保护您的 Facebook 帐户(how to safeguard your Facebook account)。
7]不要(Don’t download pirated)从种子下载盗版视频、电影、程序、破解等。这不仅是非法的，而且是木马(Trojans)和其他可能损害您计算机的恶意软件的第一来源。
8]注意从哪里下载(Be careful where you download from)，只选择安全的软件下载站点，并且在任何情况下，安装过程中切勿盲目单击下一步下一步。(Next Next)选择退出捆绑软件(bundled software)（如果有）。
9]登录(care while logging)在线帐户时要小心。加强他们的隐私设置。
10]确保您的Windows设备隐私设置得到强化。
11]了解(Learn)如何防止勒索软件并保持保护，以及如果您感染了勒索软件该怎么办(what to do if you are infected with ransomware)。了解要使用的反勒索软件(anti-ransomware software)和用于解锁文件的勒索软件解密工具。(Ransomware Decryption Tools)
12]物联网的危险尚未向公众渗透。请注意它们并了解如何保护您的物联网设备。更致命的是物联网勒索软件！
遵循这些提示并在冲浪时使用一些常识，肯定会提高您保持在线安全的机会。下载此老年人在线安全提示指南。
还有更多提示吗？为了大家的利益，请在下面分享。(Have any more tips? Please do share below for the benefit of all.)
阅读(Read)：删除特定病毒的免费恶意软件删除工具(free Malware Removal Tools to remove Specific Virus)列表。
Internet Security article and tips for Windows users
Every day new and newer threatѕ appear on the Internet. While earlier, one had to only worry aboυt vіrus іnfections, we nоw have to face a whole new bunch of іssues like Browser Hijackers, Rogue Software, Botnets, Ransomware, Phishing, Identity Thefts, Tabnabbing, Pastejacking and other forms of malware or malicious activities. While Windows 11/10/8/7 is secure and when fortified by a good security software to protect it, chances of being infected are near-nil – nowadays, in many cases, user intervention is asked for, and we inadvertently end up clicking a ‘Yes’, resulting in a malware infection. This article on Internet Security offers some basic tips for Windows users, some precautions they should take, to stay safe online.
Internet Security article & tips
Here are some simple yet effective tips that everyone should take care of while surfing the net.
1] First and foremost, always use a reputed and known security software and firewall and don’t fall for fake security solutions. Use good anti-virus software or better still an Internet Security Suite. Always also make sure that all your installed software is up to date especially your operating system, security software, and browser. Also, use some good free VPN software, if you can. You might also want to read this post on how to secure your Windows PC. Also, take a look at these free Internet Privacy Software.
2] Always use caution while giving out your email IDs to other sites (or people). These sites could spam you or even sell the email list to the third party, which can spam you. Always read their privacy statement first. If you can’t find one, then that’s another reason not to give them your email address.
3] Use strong passwords. Don’t use your name or simply the word ‘password’ or something that people can easily guess such as your date of birth. Hackers now use a method called social engineering which basically means that they stalk a user online by using Facebook, etc. to find important details about them and try to figure out the password using those details. The best method is to use a non-dictionary word that is a combination of upper case and lower case letters with digits. Do not use the same password for all of your accounts. Otherwise, if a hacker can guess the password of one of your accounts, the rest of your accounts will also be compromised.
4] Never click on anything you didn’t ask for, whether they are emails or web pages. This could be the trigger or the requested human intervention asked for by the malware to set foot on your computer. A simple rule to follow: If in doubt – don’t!
5] Make sure that you have set your computer, tablet, smartphone or any other device to lock after a particular of idele time.
6] Be cautious of whom you befriend on social networks like Facebook, and do take the time to understand its privacy settings so that you know what you are sharing with others. Check out this guide on how to safeguard your Facebook account.
7] Don’t download pirated videos, movies, programs, cracks, etc. from torrents. That is not only illegal but the number one source for Trojans and other malware that could potentially harm your computer.
8] Be careful where you download from, preferring only safe software download sites, and in any case, never click Next Next blindly during installation. Opt-out of bundled software, if any are offered.
9] Take care while logging into online accounts. Harden their privacy settings.
10] Make sure your Windows device privacy settings are hardened.
11] Learn how to prevent ransomware and stay protected, and what to do if you are infected with ransomware. Know about the anti-ransomware software to use and the Ransomware Decryption Tools to use to unlock your files.
12] The dangers of IoT are yet to filter down to the public. Be aware of them and learn how to secure your Internet of Things devices. More deadly is IoT Ransomware!
Following these tips and using some common sense while surfing, will definitely improve your chances of staying safe online. Download this Online Safety Tips Guide for Seniors.
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