Nowadays a lot of
people tries to access your computer. There are many worms, Trojans, spywares
which allow remote users to get access to your computer. There are some methods
which you can implement to make your PC secure.
I. Update your OS.
Update your operating system regularly,
automatic update is recommended. This helps to remove bugs and prevents viruses
and bad guys from exploiting them. Every user must
install updates, especially security updates.
If you don’t install latest updates then you are
leaving your computer at risk.
II. Always use genuine software.
Not only using pirated software is illegal but all
websites which provide these pirated software downloads are full of malwares
and viruses.
More than 90 percent of pirated software’s contain
worms in their crack file.
If you are really serious about security of your
accounts and information then genuine software’s are recommended.
III. Update your software’s.
Similar to OS updates you must update your
browsers, any any other software which connects to internet for whatever reason
it may be.
Update other software’s like Microsoft Office,
Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Adobe Shockwave, and Oracle Java. Adobe Flash player
and java are the main target of the bad guys.The Tutorial is provided by Cyber
Elite.
Cracked or pirated software’s contains viruses and
worms, better use genuine.
IV. NO trial Antivirus.
Antivirus helps protect from viruses, worms,
Trojans etc. But you should update it regularly to be safe from latest threats.
Never use trial, free or pirated antivirus
programs, most of them are gateway for viruses and worms.
Haven’t you noticed your system hangs or reboots
whenever you antivirus is about to expire.
Don’t buy security software in response to
unexpected pop-up messages or emails, especially messages that claim to have
scanned your computer and found malware.
Scammers send messages like these to try to get you
to buy worthless software, or worse, to “break and enter” your computer.
V. Install a Firewall.
Firewall blocks the security holes in your OS or
any other software. Some antivirus programs provide firewall with them. Better
use total protection antivirus.
VI. Enable file extensions.
Sometimes viruses are hidden in images or document
file.
File name displayed will be “abc.doc”, but the
actual name of the file may be “abc.doc.exe”.
However, this is not a problem for win7 or win8
users.
VII. Be cafeful while using P2P software.
P2P software’s like torrent, bit torrent, etc.
Files downloaded through this type of software’s
may contain worms, Trojans and viruses.
VIII. Use secure passwords.
Secure password helps unauthorized access.
Avoid common words like names, birthdays, etc
Use different passwords for all your accounts and
connections, if you cant remember all of them then use a password manager.
A secure password consists of at least eight
characters and contains a number, an uppercase letter and a special character.
Read more about secure password here.
IX. Use a Router when you are online.
It prevents direct attack on your system. Nowadays
ISP provides modem cum router.
Change router password from default to any other
password, because everyone knows default password is "admin" for most
routers.
Update firmware of router, this helps in closing
security holes in the router.
X. Keep Administrator account different.
If you use an administrator account on your PC,
malware may also execute as admin.
Vista, win7 and win8 provide User Account Control
(UAC), still better is not to use an admin account.
Create a new user with required permission and then
use it.
XI. Protect from physical threats.
Provide BIOS a password, most users do not do this.
Don’t use external HDD or USB from un-trusted
sources.