Privacy on the Internet

Many people put all their information on the internet without knowing that it's visible so everyone. Society, today, uses Facebook and MySpace everyday. Although the use of this websites is made for socializing purposes, many people invade the privacy of other users. Putting pictures of your self can be very risky. It gives hackers or perverts an opportunity to copy those pictures to porn websites. There are many ways to prevent people from invading you’re privacy. Implement a firewall -- A firewall is a barrier that keeps hackers and viruses out of computer networks. Firewalls intercept network traffic and allow only authorized data to pass through. Develop a corporate security policy. Install anti-virus software. Keep operating systems up to date -- Upgrade operating systems frequently and regularly install the latest patches or versions of software, which are often free over the Web. Don't run unnecessary network services. Conduct a vulnerability test. Conducting a vulnerability test is a cost-effective way to evaluate the current security program. This test highlights flaws and limitations in the program, and experts can offer suggestions for improvement. The best method for conducting a vulnerability test is to contact a computer consulting company and provide access to your system for a day or two. This will provide ample time for network appraisal and follow-up discussion and planning. Keep informed about network security.