Computer security is more important than ever. Like many people who use computers to shop online and use online banking, it's very important to have a robust system in place to secure your data.There are people out there who are called "hackers" who are looking for ways to steal your information - even your identity. These people use a variety of schemes and scams to get your money, and make you vulnerable to attack. One common attack is something called "phishing". Phishing is when someone sends an email claiming to be an established, legitimate business - but in fact they are trying to steal your identity.There ways to protect yourself from scams like this and this is what this article will focus on. You will learn 10 tips to secure your computer so that schemes like this will not happen to you. Here's tip number one:
TIP # 1: Backup, backup, backup files and backupAlways important information and store in a safe place. You may want to store your files on a flash drive or external hard drive - or even on a CD. No matter what you save on, be sure to back up your files so they do not get lost.
TIP # 2: Update systemYou operation to keep your system up to date so that the virus can not pass through your system easily. You can go to the Windows Update website to update your computer now to stay ahead of viruses and other online threats. Just type "windows update" in Google to get to this website. You will also want to look for updates for all Microsoft Office programs by typing "windows update microsoft office" on Google as well.
TIP # 3: Having a firewall installedWhen you install a firewall, you're blocking a ton of viruses from accessing your computer. Without one, worms, trojans, malware and other viruses can get into your computer and do serious harm. There are both hardware and software firewall programs - so be sure to research the best for you and your system.
TIP # 4: Check your internet browser settingsI'm sure you heard the Active-X script and Javascript before. But what you do not know is that hackers can use two things to gain access to your computer. Cookies are harmless but you still have to be sure to clear your cookies everyday so you do not leave a "footprint" of your internet activity. If you are using Internet Explorer as your browser, you should set your security settings for the Internet zone in the "high" and you have to make arrangements for your trusted sites zone "low-medium".
TIP # 5: Have a good antivirusHaving good antivirus program will ensure that you can stop and even prevent the virus from destroying your system. You will always want to make sure that you have the latest updates from your virus software so that you can be on top of every new virus that may have just made. You want to run an antivirus scan everyday just to ensure that nothing new has crept into your system when you're browsing online.
All 5 of these tips will keep you safe and secure from all Internet threats out there. Be sure to start using them today so that your system can remain virus free and out of the hands of hackers online.
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