Whenever you are entering any data such as your usernames, passwords, your bank account details, they all are vulnerable and may be stolen by some pesky spyware or sniffed out of your network if you don’t secure your computer and network enough. Here, we will walk you through the process of securing your computer from any security threats.
Patch Frequently, Keep your operating system updated:
The very first step is to keep your operating system patched with the latest updates available through the manufacturer of the OS. Be it Windows XP, Vista , Linux, Mac OS or any other system, it is always a good idea to keep your system patched. Patching helps in plugging the security loopholes usually used by hackers to attack a system. And by the way, it sometimes do improves system performance. So keep the Automatic Update setting on in your operating system.
Use Antivirus Software, Firewall and Keep It Current. Keep Your System Protected Against Spyware:
Before you do anything in your system, you should always install a security suite. Keep in mind though, never install more than one security suite. This will not make your system more secure but will cause system instability and many other system problems including performance degradation. So always try to keep only one very good security suite. Security suites, be it antivirus or Internet security suite, whatever be your choice, keeps most of the viruses, Trojans, spyware and other malicious programs.
In addition to basic antivirus protection they also protect from spyware, ad-ware, Trojans, and other threats. Also keep in mind to keep virus-definitions updated to equip your security suite to catch the new threats.Be careful with Passwords, Keep them Strong and Never Share :
Always use a strong password that includes a
combination of letters, numbers and symbols. Never use your spouse name as your
password for your bank account or other important areas. Also, never include
the name of the system or the associated username with the password. Never
let anyone else know or use your password. Never write it down; or if you must,
keep it in a locked area or in your wallet.Don’t post it on your computer or anywhere around your desk. Try to change your password periodically, even if it hasn’t been compromised.
Other Good Practices and Solutions :
- Frequently backup your system and keep copies in another location.
- Avoid Phishing Scams (Read more at Microsoft.com)
- Monitor system performance for clues about any virus infection or other malware.
- If the performance is degraded suddenly or your internet connection becomes slow all of a sudden or system showing lot of unusual activities, fully scan your system for any infection.
- Also keep your softwares updated.
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