Sabtu, 27 Agustus 2011

Computer Security Software - Protecting Your Computer

To secure and protect your PC is a personal responsibility that should not be taken lightly, since it is the soul of all - the information! Whether at home, school, office, or any company or organization they are, this responsibility must be put into action. Otherwise, money, investment, identity and personal data may be in danger!

Ways to protect your computer

Firewall. A component of a network or a computer that is intended to block access to the system that are not allowed, while allowing interaction and communication authorized. Firewalls are implemented either in hardware or software, or integration of the two.

* For those who are already connected to the Internet via a router, it is not necessary to install security software "all-in-one" as your router now acts as a firewall based on the equipment to limit the wicked, Internet worms, Trojan horses and viruses to gain access to your system.

* As a measure of security of MS Windows, including XP and Vista, the built-in firewall software are already integrated in the package to protect against bad elements that cause the destruction of the system.

* Enable the Windows XP firewall, click on: Start button and then click Control Panel, Security Center icon and click the Windows Firewall at the bottom of the window.

* Read the information about firewalls and firewall, you can download free software that will do anything to protect it.

Anti-virus. Essential software used to detect, remove and prevent malware, computer viruses, worms and Trojans. These programs also remove and prevent spyware, adware and other malware.

* Unlike firewalls, anti-virus is not integrated with a version of Windows. But no need to spend a lot to pay for virus protection.

* Search the Internet for information on anti-virus and download the free version that has been proven to work effectively, or even better than those paid - A'vast AVG, Avira AntiVir, PC Tools Antivirus, and more.

* Anti-phishing. As defined in the field of computer security, phishing refers to the criminal process of trying to fraudulently obtain sensitive information - user names, passwords and account information such as credit cards, pretending to be a reliable agent for electronic transactions or communications.

Phishing is typically carried out by IM, email and other communications, disguised to come from popular auction sites, social networking sites, payment processors online or administrators to attract public unsuspicious.

* Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows XP (update free download) and MS Windows Vista (pre-installed) comes with integrated anti-phishing software. To enable this feature, or to check if it is already enabled: Start Internet Explorer and go to Tools, then Phishing Filter, then turn on the phishing filter automatically (recommended).

* Download and install to enjoy the protection offered by the free antivirus - TrendMicro ProtectTools trend and OpenDNS.

Anti-Spyware. Types of malicious software that can be installed on PCs to gather user data bits at a time, without the knowledge of the user. Spyware is typically hidden from the user is difficult to detect and eliminate the infection, because secretly installed.

Spyware has become very common and difficult to detect that it has almost replaced the virus. But this problem was solved with some anti-spyware programs that offer protection without the cost - Windows Defender (MS Windows XP and Vista), SpywareBlaster (Built-in with Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox).

All-In-One security software. If you prefer a piece of software that does it all, there are plenty of free versions to choose from - CyberDefender and Blink Personal Edition (free for one year).

Although this is the All-In-One security software works well, many engineers do not really recommend this, but the decision is yours.

Note that the protection of your computer means protection of all - their assets, investments, life and identity. And there are a variety of ways and means to do this. Search the Internet and read articles to help you make a wise decision, just make sure you do not spend much when there are options available for effective and efficient protection at minimal cost or no!

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