Your computer has to be safe. There are some things you need in order to keep your Computer safe. Here are #10 safety tips to keep your computer safe.
1. Use Anti-Virus Software
Anti-Virus Software is one good protection against Viruses that can affect your computer. Most viruses spreads through internet download and emails, some spread through the network and others spread through USB disk drives.
It isn't all about installing an Anti-Virus Software, try and update the Software. Most Anti-Virus Software updates itself, but if yours doesn't, try keeping it updated.
Virus isn't the only way to keep your computer safe, besides Anti-Virus can only protect your computer from known viruses, hackers are writing virus everyday, so follow other steps to keep your computer safe.
2. Careful with your Downloads
One easy way for hackers to install malware(bad programs) on your computer is by convincing you to install them yourself. Most malware on web hides as small useful programs.
The software you thought you were installing quietly installs a few extra programs you didn't request for. some of them will display ads and some will report details about you computer to hackers, some may open portals that can allow hackers access your computer.
3. Don't Trust Emails
Emails can be used to hacked your computer. a specified type of hacker called phishers use fake emails from respected internet companies to try to get into your passwords. After getting your passwords, they'll try to use it to empty your online bank accounts.
do not trust emails from anyone, including your mother. Not that your mother intentionally sent you a virus, but she won't know that the attachment she sent to you contains a virus.
don't download attachments unless they are in safe file format. don't click on links in your email and enter password.
4. Investigate your computer
Is there something goofy about your computer? Is it running slow? Are you getting strange error messages? Is your ISP complaining that you're sending too many emails?
all these needs to be investigated. Viruses often use computer processing power, making your computer slow. They often try to hide among each other program, causing strange error message. Viruses often send spam emails, making your ISP complain.
If you see any of these problems, start investigating until you figure it out.
5. Restrict Administrative Access
In a household or office where many people share computers, everyone is at the mercy of everyone else. no matter hoe safe you try to keep your computer, anyone else with administrator access can install a virus-infected program.
in these multi-user environments, it is better to restrict administrator access to only the users who can keep the computer safe.
6. Backup your computer
Nothing can keep your data safe than backing it up. backup is a simple way of keeping your data save so they can be restored if lost. try backing up your data files frequently.
7. Use different passwords for different sites
It's wise to use different password for different sites. hackers know most people use same password for different sites.
Each site you use should have a different password or, at least, you should use a different password for each site with access to your financial information. Protecting your online accounts is extremely important so do not neglect this.
8. Encrypt sensitive files
Even if you work really hard at avoiding viruses and other malware, you should be prepared for a chance that one will make it into your computer. backup protect your files from being deleted, but protect your sensitive files from hackers.
Encryption is the only thing that can protect your sensitive files. you can download a free encryption utility that provides just as much security. I recommend TrueCrypt encryption software.
9. Firewall
Firewall is a very good way to protect your computer. Even the free firewall that comes with all recent versions of window will protect your computer from automatic network virus attack.
If your anti-virus software comes with a firewall, I suggest you use it instead because it will probably be easy for you.
Emails can be used to hacked your computer. a specified type of hacker called phishers use fake emails from respected internet companies to try to get into your passwords. After getting your passwords, they'll try to use it to empty your online bank accounts.
do not trust emails from anyone, including your mother. Not that your mother intentionally sent you a virus, but she won't know that the attachment she sent to you contains a virus.
don't download attachments unless they are in safe file format. don't click on links in your email and enter password.
4. Investigate your computer
Is there something goofy about your computer? Is it running slow? Are you getting strange error messages? Is your ISP complaining that you're sending too many emails?
all these needs to be investigated. Viruses often use computer processing power, making your computer slow. They often try to hide among each other program, causing strange error message. Viruses often send spam emails, making your ISP complain.
If you see any of these problems, start investigating until you figure it out.
5. Restrict Administrative Access
In a household or office where many people share computers, everyone is at the mercy of everyone else. no matter hoe safe you try to keep your computer, anyone else with administrator access can install a virus-infected program.
in these multi-user environments, it is better to restrict administrator access to only the users who can keep the computer safe.
6. Backup your computer
Nothing can keep your data safe than backing it up. backup is a simple way of keeping your data save so they can be restored if lost. try backing up your data files frequently.
7. Use different passwords for different sites
It's wise to use different password for different sites. hackers know most people use same password for different sites.
Each site you use should have a different password or, at least, you should use a different password for each site with access to your financial information. Protecting your online accounts is extremely important so do not neglect this.
8. Encrypt sensitive files
Even if you work really hard at avoiding viruses and other malware, you should be prepared for a chance that one will make it into your computer. backup protect your files from being deleted, but protect your sensitive files from hackers.
Encryption is the only thing that can protect your sensitive files. you can download a free encryption utility that provides just as much security. I recommend TrueCrypt encryption software.
9. Firewall
Firewall is a very good way to protect your computer. Even the free firewall that comes with all recent versions of window will protect your computer from automatic network virus attack.
If your anti-virus software comes with a firewall, I suggest you use it instead because it will probably be easy for you.
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