Ten
Commandments of computer security and privacy
Modern wireless networking products
are inexpensive, simple to set up and very convenient. They are
also full of holes... security holes, that is. Apart from the threats
of computer theft by unscrupulous elements, the Internet can hold
a host of dangers for the unwary computer user. Without proper precautions,
your data is at risk every minute your system is connected to the
Web. No matter where you really live, when you connect your computer
to the Internet, you're in the big city and face the threat of serious
virus outbreaks, Trojans, Spyware and sloppy network security affecting
you. So you outfit your PC with the virtual locks like stop pop
ups utility, spyware blaster, computer virus protection tools and/or
computer monitoring software and assume that it is impenetrable.
Well, you may be wrong. The irony
is that though these technologies may largely thwart the security
threats, just having locks such as Spyware blaster, stop pop ups
tools, computer virus protection solutions or computer monitoring
software isn't enough. The culprit is nearly always Spyware, Trojan
horses, or other malware that props a PC's doors wide open and parties
on the hard drive. So it's most important to install a software
that covers computer virus protection solutions, firewall and Spyware
blaster. On the other hand, if you're bogged down with annoying
advertisements invading your privacy while browsing the Internet
or the slowing down of your PC's performance, it is imperative that
you install a tool that helps stop pop ups too. Likewise, if you
harbor any doubt about your PC being misused by someone while you're
away, better act fast and upload a computer monitoring software
that will record all the activities done in your absence and help
you to initiate necessary actions. Again, if you travel frequently
with a notebook, you know how valuable that piece of equipment can
be - not just because of the significant amount of money spent to
purchase it, but even more so due to the important and sensitive
or confidential information it contains. So, if you want to safeguard
yourself against computer theft, install reliable software that
would help you to trace and recover your machine if stolen or lost.
Now, here are some healthy habits
for keeping your system running right:
- Regularly update your operating system, web browser,
and other key software, using the manufacturers' update features
or web downloads
- Do not open an email attachment, even from someone
you know well, unless you know what it contains
- Configure your computer to show file name extensions
so you are certain what type of file you are working with
- Configure your computer to not share files over
your Internet connection
- Create a floppy boot disk as part of an emergency
recovery plan
- Do not respond to spam email - you are only confirming
to the spammer that they have a valid address
- Configure your email software to not use automatic
preview in your default Inbox - this may execute an undesired
script or applet
- Make regular backups of important data - a CD
burner is great for this
- Keep a list of the programs installed on each
computer with the installation disks in a known location
- Make sure all passwords are strong with: at least
eight characters of mixed case, include at least one numeral (not
at either end), include at least one special character, and do
not include common words; and change them at least every six months.
Hope these tips will help you to
regain your positive browsing habits, privacy and peace of mind!
Spyware
Blaster, Stop Pop Ups, Computer Virus Protection
Computer Monitoring Software, Computer Theft
Adware
Removal || Adware
Remover || Spyware
Blaster || Spyware
Remover
Spyware Removers || Antivirus
Programs || Computer
Virus Protection || Clean
Hard Drive
Computer
Monitoring Software || Computer
Security Software || Computer
Theft
Delete Temporary Internet Files
|| Evidence
Eliminator || Internet
Eraser || KeyLog
Pro
PC Cleaner || PC
Monitoring Software || PC
Spy || PC
Surveillance Software || Pop
Up Killer
Pop
Up Stopper || Popup
Stopper ||
Popup Stoppers || Stop
Pop Ups
Custom
Software Programming || Customised
Software Solutions
Offshore Software Development ||
Outsourcing
Software Development
Software
Consultants || Software
Outsourcing
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