Do not use a single password on all your accounts. Also open means any nearby can intercept your signal and easily giving a chance to a hacker to gain access to your computer.ħ. All computer should install antivirus preferably that has a real-time protection or anything similar because antivirus really helped prevent malwares from getting into your computer.ĭo not connect to any open Wi-Fi hotspots as they are not encrypted. When you visit a website that is on the hot list of OpenDNS it will automatically redirect you away from that website. Aside from making your websites load faster, OpenDNS advantage is that it has a big list of malicious websites. Use a third party DNS service such as OpenDNS instead of the default DNS provided by your ISP (internet service provider). This will prevent any malicious software from running or changing any of your Windows setting without your knowledge. This is a bit annoying for some people but you should always keep the UAC setting to high or Always Notify. This is a confirmation that pops up when you or a program attempts to install or change a setting. Keep User Account Control (UAC) to highest setting So basically running programs under a standard account is much safer.ģ. On a Standard account when you run a certain program that needs a higher level of privilege, Windows will prompt you for the admin password.
Chances are if you load up a piece of malware or a malicious website finds an exploit in your browser, That virus is also given a high level of privileges to make some damage on your computer or gather sensitive information. If you’re Windows is running on an admin account. Microsoft is always beefing up their securities so keeping your Windows up-to-date will be a great help in securing your computer. If you are still on Windows 7 or even Windows XP then I highly suggest that you upgrade your system to Windows 10. Keep your Windows updated, make sure the Windows automatic are set. Check also if your installed software are updated as hackers or malwares may use it to exploit and get inside your machines. If they are outdated, you can easily go to your router’s website and download the latest firmware.
Please take time in checking your router’s firmware. Keep your software and devices up-to-date Today I’m going to share with you some simple and effective tips on how you can safeguard your computer from virus attacks and hackers.ġ. But there ways to minimized the the chance of you being infected or being hacked. These days you can never be too careful to security and privacy of your computer as there are tons of threats around the web.