When most of us go to bed every night, we make a lap around the house checking that all our doors and windows are locked. We arm security systems, turn on porch lights, and make sure cars are locked and garages are closed. So if we take that much trouble making sure our physical possessions are protected, why wouldn’t we take just as much care protecting our valuable information?
Computer security is designed to help protect your information from hackers and online predators. Read on to answer the question, “What is computer security?” and to learn about some of the more common threats you may face online.