Why should you keep your computer secure?
About one in four internet users become a victim of cyber crime.
Many security threats are designed to allow a hacker to gain access
to your computer. The hacker can then:
- Get your personal information, such as passwords for accessing
your online bank account, credit card details (when you enter them
into a web page), email etc.
- Use your internet connection to send spam messages to your
friends.
- Use your computer for other malicious purposes.
- Simply remove or destroy content on your computer.
- Internet crime is a worldwide problem, which Cheshire
Constabulary takes very seriously. Following the advice and
information in this section of the website will help to minimise
your chances of becoming a victime of cyber crime.