Recently 4800 plus credit cards of Saudi Arabia were hacked by Israeli Hackers and after that they put all information about these cards on internet too. So internet is not a safe place unless you take some security measures. Computer experts says that if you connect new computer to the internet than this new computer will be effected by viruses with few minutes. That’s unsafe internet is, so its important that you first secure your computer and than connect it with internet otherwise you will be in the hands of some hacker.
1. Install an Antivirus Software.
The first thing you should do is to install an premium antivirus software but if you cannot afford to but antivirus software than you can also use free software’s. After you get your antivirus software, install it and update its virus definitions in order to maximizes its protection ability.
2. Change and Update you Browser.
Unfortunately the most reliable browser of last century is the most UN-reliable browser of 21st century. I am talking about Microsoft Internet Explorer. I don’t know why Microsoft is not taking it seriously and they are far behind from other internet browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Also if you are using browser other than Microsoft Internet Explorer than its essential that you upgrade your browser when ever a new update is available.
3. Use Firewall Program.
Just installing antivirus software is not enough in order to make your system 100% secure. Firewall is another option which will make sure that only the request generated by your system will enter in your computer. Requests generated by outsiders will totally be rejected. This way you can easily block hackers attacks. Although windows 7 firewall is very good but in addition to that you can also install ZoneAlarm, GFI etc.
4. Try to Avoid Adobe Flash Player and Acrobat Reader.
You may be wondering what is this. These are the most used applications on internet and why they are not safe. Yes but this is the problem with these applications. There popularity makes them ideal for hackers to target and hence find security loop holes in it. Adobe Flash is so unreliable that Apple has not chosen to add support for this application in there gadgets.
5. Stay away from Malware Websites.
One of the main reason that your computer or laptop is infected by some virus or malicious software’s is that you have visited some bad URL or website that redirects to some malicious website. Also stay away from websites which will promise you make your millionaire or give you money. Don’t accept files by outsiders while chatting, via Email or some other source. Always update your all software’s including antivirus, programs you use or internet browsers. You can also use free Anit Malware software to detect these websites.
