Fear of being infected by the plagues of the internet is increasingly common. The more technology develops, the more things are done by personal computers, such as paying bills, files with personal information. In this way, it also increases the interest of hackers to break into systems. What must be done to protect the machines is always a question. "If I already have antivirus, why was I still infected?" It is not a program, but a set of activities that allow the PC to be as defended as possible. See 10 practical tips to increase your security.
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1)Antivirus
Antivirus may not be solely responsible for computer security, but it is certainly one of the main and first steps for those who want to protect their machine.
It is possible to find good antivirus software - the paid ones that exist in the market are superior to the free ones since they offer wide support.
2)Firewall
The firewall works, in a way, together with the antivirus. Since he is responsible for expelling what is doubtful before he enters the machine. Once inside (when the firewall fails) you still have the antivirus that will do what it can to eliminate.
3)Antispyware
Antispyware is responsible for performing scans on the computer to try to eliminate spyware from the system - programs left by hackers on your computer to collect your information.
4)Updated Operating
system When the system is out of date it is much easier for hackers to infiltrate the PC. Always keep it updated. Updates can be configured to be performed automatically or even manually - whenever the user wants it.
5)Do Not Access Unknown Links
In e-mails, websites, chat programs, or practically everything you have access to on the internet, it may, at one time or another, have a malicious link. Care and precaution in this situation are essential and directly helps to protect the machine.
6)Do Not Send Personal Data by E-mail
With the password of your e-mail, the hacker has, like you, access to all e-mails that have already been sent or received. Try, as much as possible, not to send your data, such as a bank account password, for example.
7)Unlikely and Different Passwords on Each Website
Placing different passwords on websites is an extremely important step in protecting your accounts. Even if someone finds out your password and login for a particular website, you will not be able to access others with the same digits. If you were unable to protect one account, at least you will be able to preserve the others.
8)Beware of Downloads
Downloads are one of the main reasons for the insertion of pests in machines. Occasionally, when looking for a special program, the site may imply that the download will be made via a link that will lead to viruses. Even if all the steps have been done perfectly, still pay attention to any additional software that the program indicates during installation. Avoid accepting everything during the process. Even if you don't have any malware, additional ones can still decrease the effectiveness of your machine and make it more vulnerable.
9)“.exe” and “.scr” Files
A simple trick, but not always effective, to check if the link contains viruses is to hover over it (without clicking) and check - in the lower-left corner the browser status bar - where you will be taken if you click on it. If it is a ".exe" it means that it is an executable, that is, a program, probably, and not a website. So, the possibility of being malware is very great. The ".scr" usually refers to screen savers, which often confuse the user. Avoid, whenever possible, clicking on the links that appear with such extensions.
10)Trusted Sites
It is common, especially when using search engines, to be directed to unknown shopping sites, to watch videos, or other actions. Some users have enough malice to be able to operate on such sites without acquiring viruses, but for laymen to avoid such pages, at least in the beginning, it is essential.
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