To fight againt today's rampant security threats, it's important for us
be informed and proactive. In this article, I will share my tips to
avoid computer infection.
First, Never run unknown program on your computer
Before you click the "Run" button, make sure that you know the program and you know where you get the program. Everyone will get this kind of information when they run a program with no digital signature, but unfortunately most of the users do not care much about this kind of information and allow the program to run without any kind of restriction. This action is really dangerous to computer. Usually I treat this kind of program from unknown sources and have no digital signature as a threats and I will keep it far away from my computer. Before you run a unknown program, I highly recommend you check careful with your anti-virus program and UAC should be turned on to get pop up message when a program try to make changes on your computer.
Second, Download programs or files only from reputable sources
Usually I download programs and files from cent.com, this can also help me to redue the risk of getting an infection.
So when you search a program downloading source, the official site is the first choice. If you are uncertain about the specific site, just leave it away.
Third, Be aware when install a program
Add on and other unwanted programs are always together with free famous program. Be caution when you install a program. Custom or advanced installation are highly recommend. But most users are used to install program with a quick manner. This is not good. When you choose quick installation, other unwanted program will also install on your computer automatically, such as toolbar, quick search bar, etc...
Four, Keep away from keygen, cracks and patches
Keygen, cracks and patches are the most common source of virus infection. I highly recommend you avoid them because that the hackers are smart enough to name a malware with a popular program or tool to trick you into downloading it.
Five, Use common sense when you go online
Keep in mind that you will not win the lottery and you will not win a big prize on internet, you will not easy to fall into this kind of trick. Never click links which promise you a big prize. This always contains malware or virus or any other tricks. Meanwhile, you should also be aware when you get email from unknow source, completing a survey will not grant you a iPhone or a big amount of money. Actaully, your personal information will be sent to cyber criminals for illegal purpose.
Six, Security setting for your computer
It's very important to install an anti-virus program on your computer. Besides that, you should also keep it updated daily.
Firewall, anti-malware program is also necessary to protect your system from cyber attacking. For more, you should set up your Windows Update to automatically download patches and upgrades to keep your system secure enough.
As long as you keep above tips in mind, you will be safe from virus infection.
First, Never run unknown program on your computer
Before you click the "Run" button, make sure that you know the program and you know where you get the program. Everyone will get this kind of information when they run a program with no digital signature, but unfortunately most of the users do not care much about this kind of information and allow the program to run without any kind of restriction. This action is really dangerous to computer. Usually I treat this kind of program from unknown sources and have no digital signature as a threats and I will keep it far away from my computer. Before you run a unknown program, I highly recommend you check careful with your anti-virus program and UAC should be turned on to get pop up message when a program try to make changes on your computer.
Second, Download programs or files only from reputable sources
Usually I download programs and files from cent.com, this can also help me to redue the risk of getting an infection.
So when you search a program downloading source, the official site is the first choice. If you are uncertain about the specific site, just leave it away.
Third, Be aware when install a program
Add on and other unwanted programs are always together with free famous program. Be caution when you install a program. Custom or advanced installation are highly recommend. But most users are used to install program with a quick manner. This is not good. When you choose quick installation, other unwanted program will also install on your computer automatically, such as toolbar, quick search bar, etc...
Four, Keep away from keygen, cracks and patches
Keygen, cracks and patches are the most common source of virus infection. I highly recommend you avoid them because that the hackers are smart enough to name a malware with a popular program or tool to trick you into downloading it.
Five, Use common sense when you go online
Keep in mind that you will not win the lottery and you will not win a big prize on internet, you will not easy to fall into this kind of trick. Never click links which promise you a big prize. This always contains malware or virus or any other tricks. Meanwhile, you should also be aware when you get email from unknow source, completing a survey will not grant you a iPhone or a big amount of money. Actaully, your personal information will be sent to cyber criminals for illegal purpose.
Six, Security setting for your computer
It's very important to install an anti-virus program on your computer. Besides that, you should also keep it updated daily.
Firewall, anti-malware program is also necessary to protect your system from cyber attacking. For more, you should set up your Windows Update to automatically download patches and upgrades to keep your system secure enough.
As long as you keep above tips in mind, you will be safe from virus infection.
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