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Top 10 Safe Computer Tips


1. Operating System: If you are Windows User always use Genuine Windows except for Pirated Windows. If you don't want to buy genuine Windows operating system then use Ubuntu Linux Operating System instead of windows operating system, it is an open-source OS and free.
2. Software Updates & OS Updates: Software Updates & OS updates are a very important thing if you are not updating Software & OS, You are in the risk area. To Prevent your system from Ransomware Attacks update your computer software always. Set your computer for automatic software update and Operating System updates.
3. Passwords: Never use simple passwords like 123456, abcd1234, password, qwerty123, mobile numbers, date of birth, etc always try to set pass-phases instead of a password, because it is hard to brute force password by the hacker. Never use the same password for different sites always use unique passwords.
4. Backups: Backup your important data on a regular basis, it can protect you from the unexpected data loss.
5. Firewall: A firewall is a software or hardware, it just like a wall that protects you from malware, virus, worms, and hackers. If you use a computer at home, the most effective and important first step you can take to protect your computer is to turn on a firewall.
6. Internet: Always use LAN cable for using the internet on Laptop or Computer.If you are using wifi, place the router at a height, hide from other peoples & set a pass-phases password. Don't use the default passwords. If you are using Public WiFi it can be possible to Man-In-The-Middle Attack on your computer, because Wifi can be easily hacked.
7. Phishing: Phishing is a fraudulent attempt. In generally the hackers create the clone website of the actual website and upload it on the internet for stealing the credentials and sensitive information. For preventing phishing attacks always check the URL in your browser address bar begins with "https", the address or status bar displays the padlock symbol, click the padlock to view and verify the security certificate.
8. Unwanted Website Popups & Downloads: Avoid untrusted websites, Never download from torrents, freeware or shareware sites. Install adblocker plugin in your browser to stop unwanted popups.
9. Enable File Name Extensions: Enabling file name extension is important so you can see the complete file name.Many viruses that are sent via email as attachments contain two periods. For example, painting.jpg.exe Windows is by default configured to not display extensions, Windows will strip off the .exe and instead the file will appear as painting.jpg. To you, this looks like a harmless image file. Once you click on it, instead of an image opening, it actually runs the virus and you become infected. In Mac hides file extensions by default as well, this is less of a problem on that operating system.
10. Banking & Sign out: Never use Online Banking in Cyber Cafe or Public WiFi. If you are using in these place Before login in Online Banking website check system processes, maybe keylogger is installed in the system. When using your online banking always use the virtual keyboard to login into your account, this will protect you from keyloggers. Always Sign out your all account before leaving the computer.
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