Encryption

Encryption

1. Encryption scrambles information so that no one without the key can see or access the information

2. You encrypt a message by making a key for it and then replace the letters and numbers for what they are on the key.

3. You decrypt a cypher by using the key and re-writing the message as what it actually is.

4. We use encryption to protect our information like phone numbers and personal details from people who we don't want to see it.

5. Anti-virus

   • Anti-viruses scan for viruses in your computer and if they find one they will delete it from your computer.
   • Anti-viruses get rid of viruses on their computers.

6. Firewall

   • Firewalls stops any unknown software from trying to get on your computer.
   • Firewalls stop hackers from being able to access your computer.

7. Before ptoviding a website with your information you should make sure that it is encrypted and secure and only use trustworthy websites.

8. How to be safe on websites.

   • If a company sends you an Email and it says dear customer it is probadly fake.
   • If a company that you aren't associated with asks you for your details it is probadly fake