basic internet security
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Basic Internet Security
By:Muhammad Faheem Akhtar
www.mfaheemakhtar.com
The Purpose
The purpose of this Presentations is to share [some of] my security knowledge
with you.
Disclaimer
This presentation is aimed to explain “How to Protect” not “How to hack”. Whatever you will learn here must not be used in any unethical way. You will be responsible
for anything you do.
I don’t have anything confidential.
Why someone will hack me?I don’t care. :P
Importance of PC
Your PC is one of the most important thing youhave. Your PC is always the first target of thehackers. And If someone hacks your PC, then he can:1. Access your all personal files and folders.2. Install malicious scripts and software.3. Steal your login details.4. Spy and Blackmail you.
Importance of Online Accounts
Like your PC, your online accounts such as Google, Facebook, Twitter etc. can also be hacked. And ifthat happens, then the hacker can:1. Access your e-mails, messages, files and folders.2. Withdraw your all money from your Account.3. Use your accounts to hack others.4. Spy and Blackmail you.
OMG! :OI did not know that!
What should I do?
How can I protect myself?
You can’t. But you can increase your
defenses by following these steps.
Turn OFF AutoPlay
Turn OFF AutoPlay
AutoPlay helps malicious scripts run automatically, from your drives.
Result = Less Chances of Infection
Install an Antivirus
Install a FREE, updated and powerful AntivirusProgram like Avast, AVG, Avira, etc.
Instead of Cracked, Outdated and Dumb Antivirus.
Result = Real-time Protection and Less Chances of Infection
Install a Firewall
Install a FREE, updated and powerful FirewallProgram like Zone Alarm.
Instead of Cracked, Outdated and Dumb Firewall.
Result = Protection against unauthorized access.
Install an Anti-Spyware
Install a FREE, updated and powerful Anti-Spyware Program like SUPERAntiSpyware,
MalwareBytes Anti-Malware, etc.
Instead of Cracked, Outdated and Dumb Security Software.
Result = Protection against Spywares
Update Your Programs
Regularly update your Anti-virus, Firewall, Anti-Spyware, Browser, Plug-ins, and everything
that connects to the Internet.
No Update = Outdated + Vulnerable
Result = Less Vulnerabilities
Make Backups
Regularly backup your important files.
No backup + Something BAD = DESTROYED!
Result = Protection against accidents and ransom-wares
Use HTTPs
Use HTTPs whenever possible.Don’t use HTTP to send any sensitive
information like Passwords.
HTTP + Password + MiM = HACKED!
Result = Protection against Man-in-Middle Attack
Are you using HTTPs?
Verify that you are really using HTTPs.SSL Certificates can be used to verify that.
[A green lock icon ]
HTTPs + Fake Certificate = HACKED!
Result = Protection against Fake HTTPs
Where are you?
Verify that you are on the correct domain.e.g. Facebook.com
You + Fakebook.com = HACKED!
Result = Protection against Phishing
Don’t Download!
Don’t download anything from un-trusted sources like the sites providing cracked
software.
PC + Trojans = HACKED!
Result = Protection against Trojans
Don’t Trust ME Don’t trust anyone [including me].
Apply everything you have learnt on every link.
You + Link by your friend* = HACKED!
Result = Protection against Trojans
* Some malware can share links on behalf of your friends without their knowledge.
Hey! Can I have your Password?
I said don’t trust me! :PDon’t give your passwords or any sensitive
information to anyone.
You + ME* = HACKED!
Result = Protection against Social-Engineering
* not me . ME = anyone who wants to hack you
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Thank YOU! For reading my slide!