Hello friends, today I'll try to brief the steps required to secure a home computer. Well this article actually goes for windows users but may comply with other OS users as well.
- Run windows Update at-least once a week to patch your system against the latest vulnerabilities and exploits.
- Install some really good antivirus software and update it weekly to keep the virus definitions up-to-date. This will help you to wave-off risks from the latest Trojans, worms and viruses.
- Use a strong password. (click here to know your password strength)
- Install an anti spyware application which will detect and remove all spywares and backdoor applications like Trojan. Note: Having a good antivirus will not necessarily protect your home computer from spywares always.
- Install a good Firewall on your system(like Zone Alarm or the built in firewall of your antivirus application).
- Try to connect to the internet using a proxy server.
Do you have any other tips in mind? Let us know in the comment box below and we will definitely add that to our list.
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