Risks when working online

Its all to easy to get online and be searching for way to earn money and set up internet businesses  buts its all to easy to be totally unaware of the dangers that lurk and the potential threats that can shut down your computer and the threat of having all your personal details being stolen and used. Always make sure you have the most up to date anti  virus systems available to date and always update your Antivirus every week. Always use plenty of  common  sense and  always be ultra careful when giving out personal details and payment information, below I have listed  some of the most common risks and dangerous internet systems.

Always have these risks in mind and do your up most not to get caught out and be a victim of these nasty sites  and tricksters.

Malware

Viruses
Most infected files these days are downloaded from the Internet. Whether the user is trying to get an application for their job or a new screensaver, downloads which have not been scanned become bad news.

Trojans
Many Internet downloads contain remote access Trojans or spam mailers, designed to give bad guys access to your data and resources.

Cross-site scripting
Even with up-to-date antivirus software, visits to infected websites can steal information by tricking users into filling out forms they think are safe, or presenting them with malicious content.
Tracking
Complete privacy on the Internet is not practical, but providing your complete web history to advertisers is not a good idea either.
Botnets
Infected computers often become zombies, reaching out to contact the command and control servers for orders.

Spyware and adware

Keyloggers, browsing history, and pop-up ads, are all part of the fun of surfing to the wrong places on the web today.

Phishing sites

Identity Theft
Many phishing sites ask for personal information in order to assume the identity of the victim.

Financial loss
Other phishing sites may be after credit card or bank account details for immediate financial gain.

Social engineering
There are sites out there trying to gain usernames and passwords to webmail, online banking, and remote access systems, with which they can access for further nefarious deeds.