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What is Computer Security ? |
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Securing
your
Computer,
Network with
a strong
password and
regularly
scan
computers
for
backdoors ,
keyloggers ,
Root Kits
etc.,
Monitoring
network for
un
authorized
access to
your network
or your
system. |
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Safety tips to protect your Computer
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Following are some
safety tips to protect
you from Key loggers,
Trojans, and spy ware: |
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As a common
practice do
not open
suspicious
or
unsolicited
emails (spam
emails).
Delete them
from your
Inbox.
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Even if you do open a spam email, under
any circumstances do not click on any
links, or open/download any files
attached to them. |
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Make sure that you have very good
anti-virus software installed on your
computer that not only protects your
computer from viruses but also from
unwanted programs. And make sure you
update any latest versions to that
software. |
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Make sure that you have automatic
updates / firewall turned on and
regularly download the security patches
if you are a windows user. |
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Be very wary when you access websites
that provide free downloads (such as
music, serial keys, adult content,
games, movies etc). They may install
harmful programs without your knowledge.
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Do not use software on your computer
that auto-completes online forms. This
can give internet scammers easy access
to your personal and credit card
details. |
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While downloading files from the
internet make sure it is from a known or
reputed source. If the file is an
executable application (for example, if
the file name ends with “.exe”), make
sure you know exactly what it will do.
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If a pop-up screen appears on your
screen and prompts you for an action
(for example if it asks you to ‘Agree’
or ‘Accept’ something), then be sure to
read the text in the pop-up screen and
any terms and conditions carefully and
only when you are sure of the safety
should you take an action. |
