How to secure your computer

HOW TO SECURE YOUR PC

In this tutorial I will show you guys how to secure your PC in 5 steps. I recommend read this article carefully for you to be safe

CHOOSE THE RIGHT OPERATING SYSTEM

Choose an operating system based on its security and vulnerability [Linux has no known active viruses in the world]. Find out if it uses limited user accounts, all files permissions and make sure that the operating system [OS] is regularly updated. Make sure you update your operating system with security updates and update your other softwares too.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT WEB BROWSER

Choose a web browser based on its security and vulnerabilities because most malware will come through via your web browser. Disable scripts too [NoScript, Privoxy and Proximitron can do this]. Look at what independent computer security analysts [such as US-CERT]. Google Chrome is more secure so it would be more difficult to compromise the system and spread the infection.

USE STRONG PASSWORDS

When setting up any software or account, use strong passwords to make it difficult for someone to use dictionary and brute force attacks. Remember not to use pet names or maid names because hackers know that you like using these as your passwords so they will try to use them to get into your system so instead, if you want to use them then remember to include symbols in your passwords.

USE TRUSTED SOURCES

Install good antivirus software. Antivirus modern malware includes viruses and worms. Find out if your antivirus offers real-time scanning, on-access or on-demand. Also find out if it is heuristic. Avast and AVG are very good free editions. Choose one, download and install it then your PC scan regularly, remember to keep your virus definitions up to date by updating regularly.

DOWNLOAD ANTI-MALWARE

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Download and install software to deal with spyware such as Spybot Search and Destroy, Hijack This or Ad-aware can scan regularly. I can't state this enough-you need to run a good anti spyware and anti-malware program like Spybot if you search the web at all. Many websites out there exploit weaknesses and holes in the security of Microsoft Explorer with computers not knowing about it until it’s too late!