Probably each of us at least once heard the term "hacker attack", and someone was experienced with them. What is it? This so-called method of "hijacking" a different kind of information. For this create certain programs or hackers operate personally.

   What did not come up for the enrichment in the world . There are many types of this threat. So consider the most common, in particular:

• viruses –virus bacrdoor, adware, tool, the so-called "worms;

  Trojan is dangerous enough. It penetrate on the computer in order to obtain personal information of the owner, sometimes locks the device to obtain funds for further unlocks.

    Bacrdoor – can secretly control the computer and access information.

   Adware – is a common, but not the most dangerous. Usually it penetrate together with downloading games to the device and appears in the form of advertising.

   Tool – like all other may harm Your computer. It can manifest itself in the form of false antivirus programs, and thus like to search for viruses.

    "Worm" - is a program that automatically spreads via the Internet.

• dispatch of emails (spam);
• network intelligence – the main goal of the hacker - collecting as much data as possible about the network, scanning ports;
• storage media – flash drives, memory cards.

   What is the danger of hacking attacks and how to avoid them?

   Now let's summarize the damage that you can get from attacks:

• theft of confidential information;
• loss of data;
• getting access to Your passwords, and credit cards;
• systems lock and its crashing;
• hacking pages and distributing of various information.

   And that's not all, there are more global actions that lead to fatal situations and actions. Unfortunately, none of us from them, may not be fully insured. But there are some ways that we will consider.

   The basic methods of protection and minimize of the incidence of virus:

• install anti-virus programs - will help to scan documents, files, programs, block viruses and prevent their reproduction;
• updating the operating system;
• to avoid visiting unfamiliar and suspicious websites;
• don't open suspicious files (spams);
• from time to time to change passwords;
• creating of the backup data.

   To protect their profiles on social networks, you need to configure the system security, to come up with a more complex password and do not distribute it.

   Some of the best free antivirus programs:

• Avast Free;
• Advanced SystemCare Ultimate;
• AVG;
• Panda Antivirus Pro;
• Avira Free Antivirus;
• 360 Total Security.

   Hackers often make the "attack" of large companies, banks, state institutions (pension funds), educational institutions. Because for them, it is a good way to earn extra money. They are constantly "develop" their skills. Therefore, to prevent mass attacks need to prepare in advance – today, not tomorrow. This may cause great and irreparable damage, all efforts can be wasted, and the process of rehabilitation will take quite a long time.