4 Tips to Protect ur Computer from Viruses and Hackers
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We need to think of
protecting our equipment at the early stages before it’s too late. Just
recently, one of my designers lost 6 months of work, as they left their
computer vulnerable to attacks. That’s six months of hard work and files gone
in a flash. Just a little negligence of this sort can cause so much
damage, and even put our own identity into danger.If we care about our personal information, our online reputation, and our files, then it is essential that we do routine protection of our computers. Below is a list of some very basic steps you can carry out to protect your computer and data:
- Install the Latest Anti-Virus.
- Put Your Firewall On.
- Be Careful With Your Emails and Avoid Suspicious Websites.
- Put Your Browser Security On.
Be Tricky and Smart in Assigning Passwords. As technology is rapidly advancing especially in communication and social networks, hackers are also having more avenues to steal your information and files. Be tricky with your passwords. Instead of “gelpen” you can make it “G31p3n”. Use a combination of numeric and alpha-numeric characters. You can also make it longer like “G31p3n2011” or “G31p3nG31p3n”. Moreover, Regarding security questions, be smart in assigning your answer. If your security question is “Who is your favorite pet?” Do not just answer “Bruno”; you can make it “Idonothavepetbruno”.
Avoid Pirated Mediums and Downloads. Free or royalty free is so good, but it is indeed risky. Do not buy pirated CDs. Despite the fact that some software licenses are very expensive, it is the right thing to do and the safer option. Be careful in downloading unlicensed or leaked files. Also, Make sure that you are downloading from trusted websites. Many of the times you may download a program or an application which may be infected with virus.
Do not be lazy in protecting your computer before it is too late. If your computer is acting weird, for instance, having many pop-ups, taking too slow in opening or shutting down or if you are losing files or some unknown files are being created, then maybe it means you are being attacked with viruses and worms. Take a few minutes or an hour to protect your computer. You are not only protecting your files but also protecting yourself from online theft..
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18 September, 2012
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28 January, 2013
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