In the digital world that society is in today, common tasks and roles are done through technology and on the internet. Computers play a big role in how work and tasks get done in society as they serve as a platform to access the internet and electronic applications. With that being said, computers are vulnerable to hacking and are susceptible to cyber attacks. Many cyber criminals will use various methods to gain unauthorized access to an individual’s computers which may contain personal files and sensitive information that should not get out to the public or in the wrong hands. One way to avoid these cyber attacks and cyber criminals is to take precautions to ensure that one’s computer is safe from viruses and other methods that cyber criminals use to gain access to unauthorized information. Avoiding suspicious websites and steering clear from downloading potential malicious material are two good ways to protect one’s computer and minimize the risk for cyber criminals and hackers to gain access to sensitive information. By avoiding these potential threats, it reduces the chance of one’s computer being infiltrated by hackers’ traps. Another way to protect a computer and make it safer is to have strong networks and strong passwords, as well as having good cybersecurity measures in general. While these do not guarantee a computer will be safe, a computer will be better protected with these measures in place. Understanding and acknowledging potential computer threats is a great way to protect one’s computer from potential hackers. If one knows what information and data is vulnerable to an attack or scam, they will have a better understanding of what they need to protect and how they need to protect it. If an individual knows what their vulnerabilities and computer’s vulnerabilities are, they will know what to watch out for and what to avoid in order to keep their computer safe.