Some Simple Precautions you have to take to be Safe from the Most Common Threats
* Check Windows Update and Office Update regularly; have your Office CD ready. Windows Me, 2000, and XP users can configure automatic updates. Click on the Automatic Updates tab in the System Control Panel and choose the appropriate options.
* Install a personal firewall. Both SyGate and ZoneAlarm offer free versions.
* Install a free spyware blocker. My Choice is the SpyBot Search & Destroy . SpyBot is also paranoid and ruthless in hunting out tracking cookies.
* Block pop-up spam messages in Windows NT, 2000, or XP by disabling the Windows Messenger service (this is unrelated to the instant messaging program).
Open Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Services and you'll see Messenger. Right-click and go to Properties. Set Start-up Type to Disabled and press the Stop button. Buh-bye, spam pop-ups! Any good firewall will also stop them.
* Use strong passwords and change them periodically. Passwords should have at least seven characters; use letters and numbers and have at least one symbol. A decent example would be h@cKr15hN@. This will make it much harder for anyone to gain access to your accounts.
* If you're using Outlook or Outlook Express, use the current version or one with the Outlook Security Update installed. The update and current versions patch numerous vulnerabilities.
* Buy antivirus software and keep it up to date. If you're not willing to pay like me ;) try AVG Free Edition. And check your AV with the free, online-only scanners available at Panda Security and HouseCall Free Virus Scan.
* If you have a wireless network, turn on the security features: Use MAC filtering, turn off SSID broadcast, and even use WEP with the biggest key you can get.
* Be skeptical of things on the Internet. Don't assume that e-mail "From:" a particular person is actually from that person until you have further reason to believe it's that person. Lolzz.. What em I saying !! Don't assume that an attachment is what it says it is. Don't give out your password to anyone, even if that person claims to be from "support." Don't get Fooled that easily. (A Guest Post By PC Magazine)
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* Check Windows Update and Office Update regularly; have your Office CD ready. Windows Me, 2000, and XP users can configure automatic updates. Click on the Automatic Updates tab in the System Control Panel and choose the appropriate options.
* Install a personal firewall. Both SyGate and ZoneAlarm offer free versions.
* Install a free spyware blocker. My Choice is the SpyBot Search & Destroy . SpyBot is also paranoid and ruthless in hunting out tracking cookies.
* Block pop-up spam messages in Windows NT, 2000, or XP by disabling the Windows Messenger service (this is unrelated to the instant messaging program).
Open Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Services and you'll see Messenger. Right-click and go to Properties. Set Start-up Type to Disabled and press the Stop button. Buh-bye, spam pop-ups! Any good firewall will also stop them.
* Use strong passwords and change them periodically. Passwords should have at least seven characters; use letters and numbers and have at least one symbol. A decent example would be h@cKr15hN@. This will make it much harder for anyone to gain access to your accounts.
* If you're using Outlook or Outlook Express, use the current version or one with the Outlook Security Update installed. The update and current versions patch numerous vulnerabilities.
* Buy antivirus software and keep it up to date. If you're not willing to pay like me ;) try AVG Free Edition. And check your AV with the free, online-only scanners available at Panda Security and HouseCall Free Virus Scan.
* If you have a wireless network, turn on the security features: Use MAC filtering, turn off SSID broadcast, and even use WEP with the biggest key you can get.
* Be skeptical of things on the Internet. Don't assume that e-mail "From:" a particular person is actually from that person until you have further reason to believe it's that person. Lolzz.. What em I saying !! Don't assume that an attachment is what it says it is. Don't give out your password to anyone, even if that person claims to be from "support." Don't get Fooled that easily. (A Guest Post By PC Magazine)
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