Tips for Protecting Your Computer

[MyWorld]

You should be aware that messages and information passing over the internet may not be free from interference, which is why It is always recommendable that you take steps to protect your computer.

•   Ensure you have up-to-date, anti-malware and anti-virus software in place. This will help to protect your PC from Malware attacks such as Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Spyware etc. Keep it updated and use it to perform regular checks on your computer system.
•   Ensure that your operating system and other software is up to date with relevant security patches and bug-fixes available frequently from the vendor sites. E.g. enable automatic update within Windows Update. Subscribe to your vendor's security mailing lists and apply updates as appropriate to your operating system.
•   Make use of current Web browser security application add-ons such as anti-phishing, pop-up blocking, and script blocking software.
•   Turn on your PC's firewall or install and enable one if none exists
•   Add your favourite sites to your 'trusted sites'
•   Backup your important data. Ensure you continuously backup any important information held on your PC. This includes documents, pictures and emails. Store these backups carefully in a safe place.

Protect yourself from fraud!
Be vigilant!!
Stay safe!!!

[Adex4LOVE]

Thanks for these tips. These must be followed by all computer users most especially those connected with the Internet.