With the growing number
of computer users and the vastly increased quantity of connections
between them, the risk to the security of your personal information
has never been higher. How can you best protect your Windows
computer?
This post describes each
of the primary areas of protection which you should perform in order
to effectively protect your Windows computer.
First: Always keep
your operating system up to date with the latest fixes and patches.
Second: Install a
good anti-virus program. Also make sure that the anti-virus program
is regularly updated. Most programs will auto-update in the
background while you are connected to the internet.
The following lists
provide the best options among the many anti-virus programs
available:
The leading purchased anti-virus programs are:
- Norton Anti-virus from Symantec
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus
- McAfee AntiVirus Plus
- Panda Cloud Antivirus
- Trend Micro Titanium AntiVirus+
The top free anti-virus programs are:
- Avast Free
- AVG Free 2012
- Ad-Aware Free
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Avira Free
- Zone Alarm Free+Firewall
Third: - Use a
Firewall
Hackers are constantly
attempting to penetrate security holes in operating systems.
Operating system updates will eventually close these holes but an
attack can occur before the update is available. An effective
firewall is a key component in protecting your computer from
intrusion.
Fourth: Avoid
using Bit-Torrent or other Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing sites.
P2P sites connect to your
computer in a way which prevents normal protection scanning against
malicious software. Because of the unmonitored data connection,
these P2P connections are often the source of spyware and viruses
being installed on the receiving computer.
Fifth: Supplement
your anti-virus program scans with weekly malware protection scans.
The highest recommended
malware protection tools are:
- PC Tools Threatfire
- Spybot Search and Destroy
- Ad-Aware
- HijackThis (WARNING: Improper use of the results of this program can destroy the registry and make your operating system unusable. This program is only recommended for those with PC operating system experience.)
Following the above steps
is the best way to protect your computer from viruses, spyware or
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