CLASS 10TH - COMPUTER SECURITY AND PRIVACY ( EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS)

COMPUTER SECURITY AND PRIVACY 

✨ Introduction

Computer security and privacy are very important in today’s digital world. Computers store personal, professional, and financial information. If data is not protected properly, it can be misused. Computer security helps protect systems from damage, while privacy protects personal information from unauthorized access.

🔹 Computer Security

Computer security deals with protecting computers, networks, and data from damage, theft, and unauthorized access. It ensures that information remains safe and secure.

🔹 Reasons for Security Breach

Security breach happens when computer safety is broken.

Main reasons:

Weak passwords

Lack of antivirus software

Opening unknown emails or links

Downloading unsafe software

Using public or unsecured networks

🔹 Threats to Computer

Computer threats are dangers that can harm the system or data.

🔸 Theft

Stealing computer devices or data without permission.

🔸 Physical Threats

Damage due to fire, water, dust, or improper handling.

🔸 Identity Theft

Stealing personal information such as passwords, bank details, or Aadhaar details.

🔸 Software Threats

Harmful programs that damage files or steal data.

🔹 Privacy

Privacy means protecting personal information from being accessed or shared without permission. Privacy is important to keep data safe and confidential.

🔹 Types of Malware and Online Threats

🔸 Virus

A virus is a harmful program that damages files and spreads from one computer to another.

🔸 Worms

Worms are self-replicating programs that spread through networks without user action.

🔸 Trojan Horse

A Trojan horse looks like a useful program but secretly damages the system or steals data.

🔸 Online Predators

Online predators are people who misuse the internet to harm others, especially children and teenagers.

🔸 Internet Scams

Internet scams are fake offers or messages that trick users into sharing money or personal information.

🔹 Protecting Our Data

Protecting data is very important to maintain security and privacy.

🔸 Use Password to Login to Your Computer

Create strong passwords

Do not share passwords

Change passwords regularly

🔸 Encrypt Data

Data encryption converts information into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.

🔸 Use Secure and Trusted Sites

Use only trusted websites

Check “https” in website address

Avoid clicking unknown links

🔸 Install Antivirus and Firewall

Antivirus protects from viruses and malware

Firewall blocks unauthorized access

Keep security software updated.

🔹 Conclusion

Computer security and privacy help protect computers and personal data from threats and misuse. By using strong passwords, antivirus software, firewalls, and safe internet practices, users can keep their systems and information secure.

❓ Question – Answer

Q1. What is computer security?

Answer: Computer security means protecting computers and data from theft, damage, and unauthorized access.

Q2. What is a security breach?

Answer: A security breach occurs when computer security is broken and data is accessed without permission.

Q3. Name any two computer threats.

Answer: Virus and identity theft.

Q4. What is a Trojan horse?

Answer: A Trojan horse is a harmful program that looks useful but damages the system secretly.

Q5. What is privacy?

Answer: Privacy means protecting personal information from unauthorized use.

Q6. How can we protect our data?

Answer: By using strong passwords, antivirus software, firewall, and data encryption.

Q7. What is internet scam?

Answer: Internet scam is a fake online activity that cheats users for money or information.