Even the best anti-virus programs can’t ensure that you will never get a virus. Hackers are getting more creative in their methods and PC users sometimes make choices that inadvertently bypass their anti-virus software. Here are some tips to reduce the chances of your PC being infected.
- Don’t click on any website links that promise to “Speed Up Your PC” or “Remove Existing Viruses”. Many of these sites are scams or rogue security software that will not only infect your PC, but will make you pay them to fix it.
- Secure your internet connection with a hardware firewall (router). Routers are relatively cheap and easy to configure and they offer increased protection against internet threats.
- Use a web filtering program like K9 Web Protection. Web filtering programs like K9 can automatically block known malicious websites or website categories you designate as inappropriate. They can also allow you to limit internet browsing times and provide reports to help monitor and control web activity. This is a great FREE tool, especially if you have kids.
- Don’t open suspicious email attachments even if you know the sender. It is quite common for infected PC’s to send out malicious emails or attachments to users in the sender’s email contact list.
- Lastly: Use a good anti-virus program, keep your virus definitions up to date and run regular virus scans either nightly or weekly.
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