Don't be stingy on the Internet! Beware of viruses!
Do you think hackers and Internet spies are something you only see in the movies? Think again! The Internet is also made up of curious people and criminals who are just looking for an opportunity to take over your Facebook page, infect your smartphone with a virus, or steal your online game account.
They don't care who stealing – it could be you or someone you know. No age is safe from malware. So when you're online, keep your eyes open!
Beware of viruses
• Make sure you have an antivirus program installed on your device – and do the things it recommends. It will protect you from most Internet threats.
• Don’t download files from any old source. If you need something, get it from the developer’s site. If you download files from any source you find, you can easily get an unwanted unpleasant surprise.
• If someone sends you a program and you don’t know what it does, don’t run it without a second thought. Watch out for viruses! They can do all sorts of nasty things, like steal passwords, delete files, or even send ads from your account.
• Even if you receive a program in a message sent to you by a friend or family member, make sure that person really sent it. Hackers sometimes pretend to be someone else when sending dangerous programs. That's why you should never just click on a link just because someone you know sent.
