Computer Security Practicality

In the 21st century, wherever we go, it seems that we are always surrounded by a computer in one form or another. The most common devices that almost everyone keeps on their person at all times is a smartphone and a laptop. These devices commonly contain items of major importance to us, whether it be personal information, work related projects or data, or purchased virtual items may be contained on them. Thus it is of the utmost importance to keep our personal devices and the items kept in them safe from unwanted use.

Things that can damage the integrity of cyber security are malware, worms, and trojans which attempt to install themselves onto your computer and seek out sensitive information; typical targets include usernames and passwords for financial accounts and credit card information. Other threats include social network attacks which seek to lure users with fake links for personal information, and botnets which are compromised computers which seek to break computer encryptions.

http://wyoming.gov/pdf/brochure_security-is-important.pdf

http://www.cisco.com/web/strategy/docs/education/C45-626825-00_Cyber_Security_Responsibility_AAG.pdf