Users are not that smart

Computer and Information Security

Computers have become an essential part of our lives, they allow us to keep in touch with people around the world and also grant us access to information of anything with just a few clicks.

However, what most people don’t know is that the internet is a dangerous place and they don’t take the required precautions to avoid being at risk, this causes unintentional security risks since it is caused by human error or the environment.ozjipmd

Here are some examples of unintentional security risks:

Browsing the internet with JavaScript enabled.

Since Javascript controls the setting of a web browser, a malicious website can disable the security settings of the browser allowing malicious software access to your computer.

Believing you antivirus will keep you safe.

While an antivirus program protects you from certain risks it is not invincible, you must be careful of which sites you visit or what types of…

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