5 things you should take care of while surfing internet

Internet has been a great pass time for almost every people. Even if you don't use too much time on surfing you will be using internet in any other way. There are people don't forget to call on google when they get free time. Amid surfing, there are some important aspects we don't care about.
Some of you would be a geek but not all. Many people are unaware of the consequences of dark side of internet. Although internet has been a great source of income for people but awareness are crucial to avoid unwanted struggle.
Here is 5 important points you should be aware of  while surfing internet.

1. Advertisements:While surfing online you come across ads, and that make you click on it.
   Some ads are good but sometimes some ads are just for manipulation in order to inject malicious files or codes.
2. Pop Ups:  Pop ups are useful for some websites but nowadays people are abusing it and it becomes very annoying. Pop ups can be a way to insert malicious code in your pc.
3. Suspicious Files: While downloading a file you must be aware of file extension to avoid petting viruses. For example you have downloaded a music file but after download when you look at file extension of that file and it turns up something else. It can be like .src, .exe files these are considered as most dangerous because a hacker can embed malicious code or Trojan like stuffs in it. Try to avoid using suspicious links and make sure you have downloaded correct extension file.
4. Check link before you put password : Phishing is one of the very simple way of hacking an account even people are not that kind of fool any more but still we can do mistakes. In order to avoid yourself to be compromised you should be careful while thumping your credentials on online websites. Just make sure you have called on right place before you chip in your personal information.
5. Avoid installing unwanted javascript software: Sometimes you will notice you need to have latest version of flash or you need to have latest version of java. These can be a trap to put spyware apps on to your computer. Try not to be get in all these traps.
   
   If you are ignoring any of the above points while surfing then you are asking for it. You can face unwanted trouble that can be very dangerous also.
   Be smart and be happy.