PC Security Tips

Internet is a major storehouse of valuable information. At the same time, this information resource tool along with its benefits causes severe security threat to the users. One can easily become a victim to the hackers and intruders who try to gain access to your personal information. You must fully guard your computer from these cyber criminals who are eyeing your computer all the time.

You would never want to be a victim of these criminals. It is wisely said, “Prevention is better than cure”. Use your basic knowledge and implement the following steps to protect your computer:

• Firewall: Firewall acts as a protecting layer of your computer which detects and eliminates the malware.
• E-mail security: You should only access e-mails from a reliable and trusted source. You should also not click on the email links carelessly. Use an effective email client like Google Mail or Mozilla’s Thunderbird that is capable for scanning the virus and keeps your mailbox free of spams.
• Do not download Registry Repair Freeware: The registry repair programs often pass trojans or spyware to the computer. Due care has to be taken while downloading these utilities.
• Anti-virus and Anti-spyware: Anti-virus prevents malicious software from sneaking into your computer and Anti-spyware prevents stealing of your personal information. You should always update your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs.
• Strong web browser: You should install a strong web browser that can filter the malware.
• Do not enable file sharing: When on the network, you should prohibit file sharing access. This would avoid unknown user to access your hard disk without your permission.
• Password protected: Your computer should be password protected. You should use strong passwords which are not common and also change your password regularly. You should have different passwords for your computer login and internet access.
• Scan floppies and CD’s: Scan floppies and CD’s for viruses and other harmful software before transferring the data to your computer.

These are the most important steps to keep your PC safe and secure from unknown critical threats. All important steps should be taken into account to minimize this threat.