Security is generally the most desirable feature of a PC. If the data stored in a computer is not secured enough, then nobody will like to store data on a computer, specially a business man or a professional because they store sensitive information on a computer. Security attacks are generally made by hackers, spammers, and phishers. Most security attacks are targeted at a few weak points on your PC that aren't that hard to protect. Here we are providing some valuable tips to make a computer a real secure machine.
No. 1- Keep a bull’s eye on the software: Always take care before opting for automatic update of the software option. Sometimes users automate the entry of malicious contents along with the software updates. This way big splashy viruses introduce themselves to a PC and these software patches give them the perfect opportunity to attach a system and destroy data stored it it.
No. 2 – Use a latest browser to fight with security threats: Generally insidious web pages are most difficult to spot, so it is advisable to use latest browser which can detect the presence of malicious contents. Sometimes tiny scraps which are not detectable by a browser can cause serious problems in a computer. Security attacks made to web sites for Sony games and Miami Dolphins are such examples. Latest web browsers like Firefox 3 and Opera 9.5 provides shielding to such security threats. Avoid Safari, which lacks any built-in antiphishing protection.
No.3 – Try to rescue your inbox from spam mails: Spam mails are a form of digital malevolence that penetrates your mail account without your authorization. Spam mails are occasionally distinguished as digital threats because they can sometimes be a doorway for the ingress of malicious contents, network hacks, data loss, improper access control, phishing, social engineering, etc.
Always try to protect your inbox from spam mails. Some software provides such service. For example Yahoo Web mail users can opt for the $20-a-year Plus service, which includes the AddressGuard disposable e-mail service With it, you can click a bookmark to create a new, disposable address for any given site in about 10 seconds. Another free services are also available on the internet that provides such protection like Spamgourmet.com.
No 4 – Get extra cleaning help for stubborn infections: Sometimes use of anti- virus is not enough to secure sensitive data. You have some other security options that you can opt for like :-
• BitDefender Online Scanner: Detects and removes malware
• F-Secure Online Virus Scanner: Detects and removes malware
• Trend Micro HouseCall: Will detect and remove malware
• ESET Online Scanner: Detects and removes malware
• Kaspersky Online Scanner: Detects malware, but doesn't remove it
Out of above security arrangements Kaspersky Online Scanner and Trend Micro HouseCall requires Firefox, other can work well with Internet Explorer.
No.5- Develop an anti-phishing Habit : Always try to acquire an anti-phishing habit to avoid entry of malicious contents. Actually many times a user is not able to distinguish between fake ant the real sites. The best approach, and the most straightforward, is never to click a link in any e-mail message to access your financial accounts. Instead, always type the URL or use a bookmark. That one habit will protect you from almost every phishing attack.
The above security issues can protect a computer from security threats.
Satinder Kaur/ITVoir Network
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