IT : WEB SECURITY

WHAT IS WEB SECURITY?

Web Security also known as Cyber Security relates to the securing of websites and servers from online risks. It is aimed at safeguarding the sensitive data by restricting, discovering and responding to attacks. The website security check involves scanning URL for potential vulnerabilities and malware through website security software.

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NEED OF WEB SECURITY

As technology changes, it becomes increasingly challenging for businesses of all types to keep their personal and customer’s information on the web secure.

Web security is important to keeping hackers and cyber-thieves from accessing sensitive information.  Without a proactive security strategy, businesses risk the spread and escalation of malware, attacks on other websites, networks, and other IT infrastructures. If a hacker is successful, attacks can spread from computer to computer, making it difficult to find the origin.

CYBER THREAT 

A cyber or cybersecurity threat is a malicious act that seeks to damage data, steal data, or disrupt digital life in general. Cyber threats include computer viruses, data breaches, Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, and other attack vectors.

1. VIRUS

A computer virus is a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. If this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a computer virus, a metaphor derived from biological viruses. Computer viruses generally require a host program.

2. MALWARE 

Malware refers to infectious program that hamper the functioning of a computer system. It is unwanted software which is designed to damage a computer system. Some common types of malware are virus worms, Trojan horse spyware, etc.

3. SPYWARE

Spywares are program which infect and collect information of the computer without the owners knowledge or consent. Spyware, generally infect computer system by acting transmitted suit Internet websites to pages emails over through network computers. It intrudes into a computer and silently. Steal the data of computer. In other word, it refers to that kind of software which can track the activities of computer system and report to the user.

PRACTICES FOR WEB SECURITY :

• Protect username and password.
  
• Do not share personal information.
• Secure online transactions.
• Avoid using unsecured Wi Fi.
• Use antivirus and antispyware software.
• Install firewall.
• Never install software from unknown sources.