12-28-2010, 09:00 PM
Here are some of the excellent tips for computer security at home:
• Install an up-to-date antivirus program to protect the PC against virus.
• Anti-Spyware is a more beneficial tool for computer safety. Spyware is more dangerous and harmful than a virus, so anti-spyware software will be of great help to you and your computer.
• Make sure that the operating system installed is the original version with the latest updates.
• Firewall is a great addition to ensure entry of hackers into your computer. Choose the firewall software that holds the power to control both the incoming as well as the outgoing internet traffic.
• Be well-known that no sensitive information should be stored in your computer.
• Be aware of fraudulent mails and don't mention any password and log in id if not sure of the authenticity of the mail sender.
• Be smart enough to have a complicated and a confusing password but something that you can easily remember. Try some good combinations and avoid any password that can be easily tracked.
• No credit card company asks for any kind of information so it's wise not to give such sensitive information to any unknown sender.
• When downloading any song, music, movie, or document, make sure you don't catch virus. Avoid downloading with P2P networks because these are most unsafe for downloading.
• Make a practice of deleting any chain emails and unwanted messages without opening it and without downloading any attachment.
• Avoid any kind of installation that is not required and essential for your daily operation.
• Always have a backup of all important files and downloads stored at a different location on your computer and also on any removable media.
• Install an up-to-date antivirus program to protect the PC against virus.
• Anti-Spyware is a more beneficial tool for computer safety. Spyware is more dangerous and harmful than a virus, so anti-spyware software will be of great help to you and your computer.
• Make sure that the operating system installed is the original version with the latest updates.
• Firewall is a great addition to ensure entry of hackers into your computer. Choose the firewall software that holds the power to control both the incoming as well as the outgoing internet traffic.
• Be well-known that no sensitive information should be stored in your computer.
• Be aware of fraudulent mails and don't mention any password and log in id if not sure of the authenticity of the mail sender.
• Be smart enough to have a complicated and a confusing password but something that you can easily remember. Try some good combinations and avoid any password that can be easily tracked.
• No credit card company asks for any kind of information so it's wise not to give such sensitive information to any unknown sender.
• When downloading any song, music, movie, or document, make sure you don't catch virus. Avoid downloading with P2P networks because these are most unsafe for downloading.
• Make a practice of deleting any chain emails and unwanted messages without opening it and without downloading any attachment.
• Avoid any kind of installation that is not required and essential for your daily operation.
• Always have a backup of all important files and downloads stored at a different location on your computer and also on any removable media.