Cyber security by Srinidhi venkataraman bsc cs

2. INTRODUCTION
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3. WHATISCYBERSECURITY?
Cyber refers to the safe and
responsibility use of internet so as to
safety and security of personal
information . It involves gaining
knowledge about possible threats to
personal safety and security risks for
the information along with the
measures to personal safety and
security risks for the information
along with measures to prevent and
counter them

5. Safely browsing the web
These days working on web has become inevitable and thus it is
very important to know the threats it offers in many ways .safe
browsing on web needs you to know many things like :
What are the possible danger?
How to avoid the these ?
How to virtually conduct
yourself while browsing web ?

6. We surf the internet for a variety of reasons ,from using
social media ,building and other internet users (such as
while filling up some forms or making payments online
),we trust them to use them to use that information for
legitimate purposes .this isn’t always the case though
and financial and personal data can be used for harmful
reasons like hacking ,stalking and indentity fraud
.indentity fraud is when personal details that have been
accessed or stolen are used are used to commit
fraudulent acts posing as someone with stolen identity

7. http referrer : When you click a link ,your browser loads the web
loads the web page linked website on a website
(see figure below ) then the linked website will get
opened and internally information about you such
as your IP address ,location, your web browser
,machine type etc. will also be provided to the
linked website – it known as the HTTP referrer
(e.g., see the figure below )

8. anonymous browsing
Anonymous browsers allow users to view website
without reveling any personal like IP address
websites anonymously . It can be used as a tool for
governments ,journalists and everyday security-
conscious surfers

9. Private browsing
There are other ways to use the internet without revealing
your search history and a sharing your data. These are :
proxy works by acting as a middle by as a middle man between your computer and the website you want
The tracking website will get the IP address and information the belongs to proxy site ,so you are effec
Same content from another sources
Incognito browsing opens up a version of the browser that will not track your activity . It’s particularly u
Entering sensitive data like bank details into the browser ,it can be Useful if can minimize the risk of your
Saved to that computer
Virtual private network or a VPN is a method used to add security and privacy to private and public
And public network ,like wifi hotspots and the internet . VPNs were originally meant for business
Employees working offsite to gain access to shared drives or networks . Nowadays you can setup a
VPN at home to protect your shelf from hackers trying to access your sensitive information .

10. Cybercrimeisanycriminal offenceinvolves the
Useof,electronic communication orinformation
Systems,including anyelectronic device, computer,
Ortheinternet. Thetermcybercrime,
isageneraltermthatcovers crimes
Likephishing,creditcardfrauds,
Illegal downloading,industrialespionage
Childpornography,cyberbulling, cyber
Stalking, cyberterrorism,creationand/or
Distributionofviruses,
spamandsoon.

11. Cyberbullying occurswhensomeone
uses theinternet ,acell phone,email,
instant,messaging, chatrooms,or social
network ,suchas instagram , facebook
etc….to harass,demean,embarrass,or
intimidatesomeone else. Itiscommonly
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