Most of the times I hear
from my staffs and colleagues since they are using Anti-virus program, still
how come they get infected with virus, and whatever I reply does not satisfy
them, because my answer is “ONLY A
ANTI-VIRUS CAN NOT SAVE YOU, UNLESS YOU CARE OTHER THINGS TOO!”
(It’s as simple as you
have a watch-dog at home, that doesn’t mean you can leave home alone and it
will be safe because of you have a dog for security. To make more secure you
need to follow more security measures)
The purpose of this
article is to provide basic security practices and information to help readers
secure their computers against viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, and
hackers.
Guys here I am going to
tell you some tips for windows O/S, I am sure if you follow them you will not
need even any A/V program.
Security Requirements
1. Keep your PC O/S always updated, always use
genuine O/S.
2. Avoid USB pen drive, U3 memory sticks are
self-activating and can auto-run applications when inserted into a system.
3. Every computer that connects to the internet in
any form MUST have a personal firewall.
4. If an email or email attachment seems suspicious, don't open it,
even if your anti-virus software indicates that the message is clean. Attackers
are constantly releasing new viruses, and the anti-virus software might not
have the signature.
5. Only browse the internet with a safe browser or
change your browser settings to make it more secure.
6. While installing the new program, read carefully
the acceptable policy(it could work as spyware too)
7. Keep your e-mail address confidential and NEVER
post an email address in an unsecured web page on the internet. This practice
reduces spam and chance of getting virus or scam emails.
8. Beware of malicious hyperlinks. Malicious
hyperlinks are web links that look like they will take you to a particular site
but in reality they will take you to another site.
9. Use windows defender. Stay away from freewares.
10. Password should be always strong, use
alphanumeric words. NEVER use dictionary words.
Evaluate your PC vulnerability