Internet Security

Introduction

Millions of people access the Internet everyday. Business is conducted, transactions are made, and friends can communicate. Unfortunately the Internet has a darker side, the side in which information is stolen with the click of a button. Unsavory characters are working everyday on ways to steal information, send spam to various email addresses and simply to spread malicious programs. In order to protect themselves, online consumers and surfers need to be aware of some of the risks that are involved in participating on the World Wide Web.

Ever since its creation, the Internet has had the question of security hanging over its proverbial head. Web surfers face the risk of having their password and credit card number being stolen by hackers each time they log into a Website. They are also constantly in danger of having their computer be infected with malicious viruses. An Internet user must be informed about what problems exist in order for those problems to be avoided. It is also important for the user to know what to do if one of these problems befalls him or her. What follows is an introduction to some of the current issues surrounding Internet security.