Rogue software reveals personal privacy (protect privacy and reject rogue software)

Rogue software refers to malicious software that is quietly installed on computers or mobile devices without the user's knowledge. They usually steal users' personal privacy information, such as browsing history, login information, address book and so on. And send this information to an unidentified third party. The existence of rogue software poses a great threat to users' personal privacy.

How does rogue software reveal personal privacy?

There are many kinds of rogue software with different functions. However, their common feature is that they will steal users' personal privacy information. The following are some measures that rogue software may take:

1. Stealing browsing history: Rogue software will record the browsing history of users and send this information to unidentified third parties. These third parties may use this information for advertising push, fraud and other behaviors.

2. Stealing login information: Rogue software will record the user's login information, such as user name and password, and send this information to an unidentified third party. These third parties may use this information for illegal activities.

3. Stealing address book: Rogue software will steal the user's address book information and send it to an unidentified third party. These third parties may use this information for advertising push, fraud and other behaviors.

How to protect personal privacy?

Protecting personal privacy is everyone's basic right. Here are some measures to protect personal privacy:

1. Install antivirus software: Installing antivirus software can effectively prevent rogue software from invading. Anti-virus software can find and remove malicious software on computers or mobile devices in time.

2. Install a firewall: Installing a firewall can effectively prevent rogue software from connecting to the network. Firewalls can monitor network connections on computers or mobile devices and prevent malicious software from connecting to the network.

3. Don't download software at will: Don't download unknown software easily. Only download software from official channels and ensure that the downloaded software is credible.

4. Don't click on links at will: Don't click on links from unknown sources easily. Only click on links from reliable sources and make sure that these links are safe.