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7 Tips for Securing Your Computer System
Let's face it, today, we use our computers for everything from communication, research and entertainment to online banking, investing and shopping. As we do these things more regularly, we open ourselves up to potential dangers such as idenity theft or damage to our computers. While some hackers may be looking to phish your personal information and identity for resale, others simply just want to use your computer as a platform from which to attack other unknowing targets. Here are seven simple, cost-effective steps you can take to make your computer more secure. 1. Install a firewall and anti-virus software. Without a good firewall, viruses, worms, Trojans, malware and adware can all easily access your computer from the Internet. Your anti-virus software can be set for automatic updates so that you receive the most current versions. 2. Always make backups of important information and store in a safe place separate from your computer. As a matter of fact, consider making a back-up of all your files in case your computer is damaged or compromised by a malicious program. Obviously, you need to take this step before you experience a hostile breach of your system. 3. Update and patch your operating system, web browser and software frequently. 4. Review your browser and email settings for optimum security. The reason? Active-X and JavaScript are often used by hackers to plant malicious programs into your computers. While cookies are relatively harmless in terms of security concerns, they do still track your movements on the Internet to build a profile of you. At a minimum, set your security setting for the “internet zone” to High, and your “trusted sites zone” to Medium Low. 5. Do not open unknown email attachments. It is simply not enough that you may recognize the address from which it originates because many viruses can spread from a familiar address.
6. Do not run programs from unknown origins. Also, do not send these types of programs to friends and coworkers because they contain funny or amusing stories or jokes. They may contain a Trojan horse waiting to infect a computer. 7. Turn off your computer and disconnect from the network when not using the computer. A hacker can not attack your computer when you are disconnected from the network or if your computer is off. For most of us, computer technology is our way of life. Do your part in protecting your PC from harm . . . and yourself from identity theft. ----------------
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