The spread of broadband access, the use of instant messaging platforms is increasing. However, these platforms, effectively a vehicle for the spread of malicious software can take form.
ESET provides antivirus software, virus researcher, Pierre-Marc Bureau, instant messaging platforms, including through the malicious software is very easy to infect a message stating, warns users to be more careful.
Viruses, sometimes drawing attention to computers by means of local content by using the links attached to the Bureau bulaşabildiğine striking, sensitive personal information from users via the messaging platforms göndermemelerini suggests.
Bureau, points out the following points:
- Your credit card information, bank details, passwords and personal information such as telephone or an address to send the message,
- Other accounts, such as instant messaging account must have a strong password. Different accounts and banking, online services such as e-mail, be sure to use different passwords.
- Avoid meeting in real life with people you meet online.
- Turn off your webcam when not used. Some types of malware can use to track your own camcorder.
- Never open pictures from someone you do not know, Do not download the files and click on the links. Do not click on suspicious links, even from someone you know, do not open the files. Incoming files are important to validate the sender.
- Respond to messages from people you do not know. Someone wants to add to the list and you do not know these people reject the proposal.
- Create a list of people using the feature to prevent unwanted messages.
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