"Phishing refers to Internet scams whereby e-mails are sent purportedly from banks or other companies, asking users for sensitive personal information, which are then used in identity thefts."
"Trolling is when someone uses specific phrases in a chat group to “bait” and target people who respond in a certain way."
"Web bugs are tiny image files that contain programmes that install themselves undetected on your computer and transfer information back to the source."
They also go on to discuss other things such as cyber-stalking. The article discusses how women are at a higher risk for facing these threats, which is discussed in greater detail throughout the rest of the article.
Of course these threats, and many more, affect anyone who uses the internet. Cyber criminals are smarter and more technologically advanced than ever, and are using that to their advantage. About 15 million people are affected by some form of identity theft every year. Those numbers increase every year, most likely because people do not pay attention to the threats facing them while using the internet. Using Norton, or whatever anti-virus program, isn't enough. Anti-virus programs only protect a fraction of the threats. Proxy servers and other tools are very useful to protect yourself while online.Some basic tips include:
Protecting your password
Keeping up-to-date records of your accounts/bills
Check your credit report regularly
Do not use debit cards to make online purchases, use credit cards instead.
Do not post or give out prvate information to a website without researching it first (i.e. reading the privacy policy, etc)
Use elaborate, complex passwords.
Come to PrivacyView's Support/FAQ section for more information on general internet knowledge and ways to protect yourself.
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