Nowadays a lot of people
try to access your computer. There are many worms, Trojans, spywares which
allow remote users to get access to your computer. There are
some methods which you can implement
to make your PC secure.
I. Update your OS.
Update your operating system
regularly, automatic update is recommended. This helps to remove bugs and
prevents viruses and bad guys from exploiting them. Every user must install
updates, especially security updates.
If you don’t install latest updates then you are leaving your
computer at risk.
II. Always use genuine
software.
Not only using pirated
software is illegal but all websites which provide these pirated software downloads are full of malwares and viruses.
More than 90 percent of pirated
software’s
contain worms in their crack file.
If you are really serious
about security of your accounts and information then genuine software’s are recommended.
III. Update your software’s.
Similar to OS updates you
must update your browsers, any any other software which connects to internet
for whatever reason it may be.
Update other software’s like Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash,
Adobe Shockwave, and Oracle Java. Adobe Flash player and java are the main
target of the bad
guys.
Cracked or pirated software’s contains viruses and worms, better use genuine.
IV. NO trial Antivirus.
Antivirus helps protect from
viruses, worms, Trojans etc. But you should
update it regularly to be
safe from latest threats. Never use trial, free or pirated antivirus programs,
most of them are gateway for viruses and worms.
Haven’t you noticed your system hangs or reboots whenever
you antivirus is about to expire.
Don’t buy security software in response to unexpected
pop-up messages or emails, especially messages that claim to have scanned your
computer and found malware.
Scammers send messages like
these to try to get you to buy worthless software, or worse, to “break and enter” your computer.
V. Install a Firewall.
Firewall blocks the security
holes in your OS or any other software. Some antivirus programs provide firewall
with them. Better use total protection antivirus.
VI. Enable file extensions.
Sometimes viruses are hidden
in images or document file.
File name displayed will be “abc.doc”, but the actual name of the file may be “abc.doc.exe”. However, this is not a problem for win7 or win8
users.
VII. Be careful while using
P2P software.
P2P software’s like torrent, bit torrent, etc. Files downloaded
through this type of software’s may contain worms, Trojans and viruses.
VIII. Use secure passwords.
Secure password helps
unauthorized access.
Avoid common words like
names, birthdays, etc Use different passwords for all your accounts and
connections, if you can’t remember all of them then use a password manager.
A secure password consists of
at least eight characters and contains a number, an uppercase letter and a special
character. Read more about secure password here.
IX. Use a Router when you are
online.
It prevents direct attack on
your system. Nowadays ISP provides modem cum router.
Change router password from
default to any other password, because everyone knows default password is
"admin" for most routers.
Update firmware of router,
this helps in closing security holes in the router.
X. Keep Administrator account
different.
If you use an administrator
account on your PC, malware may also execute as admin. Vista, win7 and win8
provide User Account Control (UAC), still better is not to use an admin
account.
Create a new user with
required permission and then use it.
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