Jan 25
Until few years back the word “internet” was hardly known to the most computer user all over the world. Today a computer user who is not quite familiar with computer hardware/ software or even do not know how to turn on a computer can easily surf internet and receive or send emails. Once what was an alienated terms has now become an almost inseparable part of our everyday life. We use internet every now and then either to send greetings to our near and dear ones throughout the or for shopping or uploading photographs.
Internet has brought the whole world into our doorstep. But along with all these benefits there are dark sides of the internet too. One of the biggest problems of internet is its security issue. Internet is the best-chosen way for the hackers to spread computer viruses, spyware, adware and malware from one PC to another. As we have to clear all the security measures before checking into the airport it is also necessary to take necessary safety measures before surfing the internet.
Ignoring the security will invite unwanted guests into your computer and your online confidential information might be at risk. These intruders may also steal your bank account and credit card details. Though spyware and viruses are especially created to hack information from the office workers, government employees and business people but any body can be the victim of malicious attacks. Therefore it is necessary to protect your computer from hacker and any kind of breaches.
One of the most common ways of infecting a computer is by sending a spam mail. If a person unknowingly clicks on an innocent banner ad or visits any malicious websites of s freeware his/her computer might get infected.
Most hackers crafty program that will sneak into the computer using Microsoft Windows operating systems. But the computers which run linux or Apple Macintosh, are also not free from the target of the hackers.
There are a number of ways following which a computer user can ensure the safety of his/her computer and keep it free from viruses, malware and spyware and other safety breaches.
First, one should utilize all the in-built security features available with the operating system of the computer. For example, Microsoft XP operating system has an excellent in-built firewall protection that will protect your PC. But all these protection software will start working only after you will take the advantages of the free upgradation of these safeguards offered by the manufacturers.
Once you upgrade your operating system completely you need to install a good antivirus program next. There are a number of good antivirus programs available in the market. You can also download a good antivirus from the internet for free. But while downloading free antivirus software you should be careful. There are many antivirus and anti-spyware are available online. But many of them act as nasty spyware and adware in the disguise of an antivirus or an anti-spyware. Instead of removing virus threats these malicious software spread more infection to your computer. Therefore it is necessary to perform a thorough search and download a legitimate and genuine anti-spyware or antivirus software.
Sarah Jones, a decade old in the industry, writes on technology and computer-related issues. Her focus is on hardware troubleshooting. Writing on remote support of PC’s is her forte. The informative articles coherently explain technical complications. Sarah, who belongs to Bertford, has an eye for new development in technology and equips her readers with in-depth information on the same.