What’s with network security?.

 





It is important for individuals to have some type of security on their computers to protect their information. There are services out here like NordVPN that protects your network. A common ping attack is DoS(denial of service). 


Computer viruses and email spams. Computer viruses can come along on your computer just by clicking on an unrecognized website.  This can cause damage within the software and the data. The virus replicates itself and inserts it's own code.  Email spams is also known as junk mail and usually sent to the junk mail box automatically.  There are also text message spams nowadays. Spam emails are not always done by people it can be through a botnet. These threats can cause your computer to not operate like normal, unusual things may pop up, and can damage the computer all together. 


One way to defend the computer or network system is to use a firewall.  Windows and MacOS has built in firwalls already. This prevents unauthorized access. Another way to defend your systems is by having an antivirus software installed on your devices. This will prevent unrecognized codes and software to be able to attack the operating system. You can scan virus scans with the antivirus software daily to prevent the unusual.  



Computer virus: What are computer viruses? Malwarebytes. (n.d.). Retrieved November 16, 2022, from https://www.malwarebytes.com/computer-virus 

18 ways to secure your SMB's devices and Network. Business News Daily. (n.d.). Retrieved November 16, 2022, from https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/11213-secure-computer-from-hackers.html 

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