Profix maintains Computers and solves Computer problems in Newry, Co.Down. Over the years a lot of knowledge has been gathered with regard to how average PC users tackle the issue of internet security. The majority of people have a bad habit of ignoring problems (Shutting down the PC at the fist sign of trouble and assuming that things will be OK tomorrow) and also of neglecting some basic security guidelines. As you might expect, this kind of attitude will land you and your computer in trouble. Here are some simple tips to follow to avoid problems.
1.Keep all of your Software updated with Secunia's Free Online Software Scanner. Our experience in the Computer Repair/Maintenance field over the last 10 years shows that most computer users are slow to update their software or dont bother at all. Is this a problem? Yes, very much so. Old software is highly likely to be vulnerable to attack by hackers. These vulnerabilities must be fixed by installing the latest version of the software. The problem is that with so many different installed programs, keeping track of their status can become a chore. This is where Secunias free online Scan will help. It will check 70 of the most common programs for vulnerabilities, including Windows Updates Firefox, Messenger, Zonealarm and Java. Check it out: http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online/
2. Think about changing your passwords. Many computer users have just one or two passwords and they use them for everything: Paypal, Ebay, E-Mail, social networking etc. This is a recipie for disaster. If your PC gets infected with a keylogger, which is a very common type of infection, the hacker will then have access to your entire online identity. Change your passwords as regularly as your brain will allow. Its easier than you think, especially if you use a simple mnemonic to remember your new complex password eg "Richard of York gave battle in vain" is commonly used to remember the colours of the rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet!
3.Watch what you download on file sharing sites. A vast amount of viruses get spread through these sites and a lot of the time you wont know until it has already infected your computer. Not to mention that the content is more than often illegally copied!
Follow the advice as described and you will be the owner of a happier and healthier PC. As the number and strength of malware infections increases, you need to devote a bit of time monthly to take action. - 30201
1.Keep all of your Software updated with Secunia's Free Online Software Scanner. Our experience in the Computer Repair/Maintenance field over the last 10 years shows that most computer users are slow to update their software or dont bother at all. Is this a problem? Yes, very much so. Old software is highly likely to be vulnerable to attack by hackers. These vulnerabilities must be fixed by installing the latest version of the software. The problem is that with so many different installed programs, keeping track of their status can become a chore. This is where Secunias free online Scan will help. It will check 70 of the most common programs for vulnerabilities, including Windows Updates Firefox, Messenger, Zonealarm and Java. Check it out: http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online/
2. Think about changing your passwords. Many computer users have just one or two passwords and they use them for everything: Paypal, Ebay, E-Mail, social networking etc. This is a recipie for disaster. If your PC gets infected with a keylogger, which is a very common type of infection, the hacker will then have access to your entire online identity. Change your passwords as regularly as your brain will allow. Its easier than you think, especially if you use a simple mnemonic to remember your new complex password eg "Richard of York gave battle in vain" is commonly used to remember the colours of the rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet!
3.Watch what you download on file sharing sites. A vast amount of viruses get spread through these sites and a lot of the time you wont know until it has already infected your computer. Not to mention that the content is more than often illegally copied!
Follow the advice as described and you will be the owner of a happier and healthier PC. As the number and strength of malware infections increases, you need to devote a bit of time monthly to take action. - 30201
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