What dangers you can find out there?

• scams

  There are many websites that might look completely safe but in fact are operated by various online fraudsters and con artists that will try to steal your money or other personal information. Also remember that if it's too good to be true, it probably is.

• spam

  Isn't it annoying being bombarded by dozens of unsolicited messages from services you have little to no interest in? Spam isn't just for emails anymore. There are many websites who try to take control of your browser notifications and constantly bother you with unwanted messages. Sometimes, simple looking spam messages can even lead to phishing attacks.

• phishing

  This is a type of social engineering attacks that try to steal your personal data such as passwords, credit card numbers, and even social security numbers. These malicious actors often hide behind what appears to be a trusted entity. Phishing scams have gotten a lot more intricate, so you should take extra care of where you browse and who you give out your information to.

• malware

  Software that's specifically designed to cause harm and damages to computers and networks. There are many types of malware, such as viruses, trojans, ransomware etc. Malware can sometimes hide inside other programs you're trying to install, that's why you should you should make sure where you get your downloads from and what exactly you're installing.

• trackers

  Ever had a feeling you're being watched online? How you always keep seeing ads about topics you recently researched or discussed with others? That's not just a feeling, there are things called web trackers that keep tabs on your online activity, they are often used by advertisers to display relevant ads to you. There are even such trackers that keep tabs on you without you ever visiting their website or giving them any permission to track your activity.

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