Basic PC Security Needs

The internet have become a very important medium of communication & education. There are currently approx 1.5 billion user of internet worldwide. Among all this 1,5 billion, not all are the good guys who share you a good things. To protect yourself against all these malicious stuff, you need to understand a few basic rules for your PC security. Here i post a few helpful tips for your information.

1. Firewall


When browsing the internet, i can surely say, firewall are the core component of your basic security stuff. Many people don't understand what firewall does for their system. Simply put, firewall are the front line of  your network. It stops most of malicious code & leaks before it reach you. Even though not all firewall carry this jobs perfectly, still, its a MUST have when you surf the internet. And also, different people have different choice. Some prefer Windows Firewall(default & easiest to use), some prefer PC Tools, some goes for Zone Alarm. But for me, if you have a firewall turned on, you're safe enough than those who don't. So, never forget your firewall turned on each time you surf the internet.

2. Anti-Virus

Nearly every pc user have this kind of software on their system, whether its free or commercial software. Whatever it is, antivirus software have become the most important things in determining basic PC security. Its not only protect your PC from network virus, but also from any malicious programs and virus that try to infect your PC from external source. For this, there's a lot of choices. Depending on user choice, antivirus software should be a 'must-have' component of your PC.

3. Anti-Spyware


For a complete protection, a good anti-virus should come with anti spyware module which helps to keep any spyware from hijacking your PC. Spyware can be quite bad & nasty though, in some cases it's severely damage your PC so badly. Installed it and have your PC protected. Depending on your choice, you can always have anti spyware module which  integrate along with your anti-virus software such as avast!, Avira, Kaspersky and Norton. Or you also can use standalone anti spyware beside your default anti virus such as Windows Defender, Spybot, Malwarebytes and so on. With this 3 software above are installed on your PC, the chances that you have a secure PC are ensured.

4. Update & Patches


After having all those 3 software above, it is meaningless to have it without latest updates.  To make your software work perfectly against any threats, you should constantly update it with latest definitions. Nowadays, cyber criminals and virus writer are getting smarter and to curb against them, you should provide yourself with latest update software.  Also, don’t ever forget your windows critical updates & patches. It is vital against any latest threats. There are cases where users need to have latest updates & patches from windows to fight against dangerous threat such as Conficker & Induc virus. So, have yourself updated and you’re ready to go.

5. Surf Safely-Don’t put yourself into trouble.

          The most important rules of all, SURF SAFELY. Don’t ever get yourself into trouble. Ensure that the websites you are surfing on are safe and trusted sites. You don’t want to get caught on phishing sites. So, it’s all depending with your surfing behavior. If you’re intend to visit malicious sites filled with untrusted content such as porno sites, sites with unclear content and have a lot of banner & pop-up, the chance that you might get into troubles are high. Also, don't forget to scan every external media that are inserted into your PC. You might not want those virus inside attaching into your system. So, surf safely, bear in mind that NO systems are perfect, and you’ll be safe.