This event aims to alert citizens to the dangers inherent in using an unprotected computer. Whether it is at work or at home, it is essential to take protective measures so as not to endanger the safety of the computer and, of course, other devices such as tablets and smartphones.

On this day, citizens are encouraged to perform a thorough virus scan on their computers and to renew their antivirus software, if it is outdated.

It is also recommended to backup data contained in the computer and make purchases only on sites with "https" protocol in which information is encrypted.

Computer Security Day was created in 1988 in the United States to combat the risks of personal data insecurity when using a computer.