Most individuals in society do not know the dangers of the internet or whether their computer is protected and safe from hackers. There are many ways to tell if your computer is safe from certain vulnerabilities. If a computer performance has multiple issues, that may be one way to tell if your computer is safe or not. Laptops and desktops may crash occasionally because maybe too many tabs were open on a web browser or may the computer hasn’t had a update in a few months or years. Laptops and desktops may also run slow occasionally as well because maybe the laptop or desktop hasn’t been used in a while or has been damage. But if laptops and desktops experiences crashes and slowing down constantly then it may be an indicator that the computer is not safe and potentially has malware in it. Malware could’ve been obtained by the computer in many ways like individuals downloading unknown and mysterious files that are not trust. Downloading these files can give hackers access to your computer with the ability to control the computer, analyze any files, documents, or personal and private information stored in the computer. Giving the hacker access to the computer can cause identity theft and fraud. Another way that malware can be obtained is through USB drive or cords. Phones can carry malware and viruses as well. If a phone that is carrying a virus is connect to a laptop or desktop through a cord, that virus can be transmitted through the connection. It the same thing with USB drives as well. Another way to tell if your computer is safe is through using tools to scan and clean out your computer. Antivirus scan programs can benefit computers by scanning throughout the whole computer to detect any vulnerabilities and dangerous patterns of code, then reporting back the analysis. Scan tools help clean and improve the computer’s system. Installing a antivirus program can also be beneficial, so that the computer can have protection daily.