How to protect your computer?

• The evolution of the internet has made our computer a place for socialising, interaction and entertainment and also a place to search for information. With these great advantages there are also certain risks that we need to be aware of to outweigh the benefits of the internet over the risks. We also should know as to how we can protect our Pesonal computer while enjoying surfing the net.
• See to it that you have a security software installed and is working and is continuously updated. This is more important when you are using laptops at unprotected cafes in airports or if you surf thd net using wireless services.
• Always install original internet security software. This will also take care of the spsms.Please notte trial versions will be of no help.
• Please ensure that the web protection software installed by you encompasses all applications so that you are warned about unsafe traffic.while you enjoy a safe surfing.
• Most of us search the net for information and end up in visiting sites that spoil our computer.By using latest technologies, it is advisable to measure the safety and trustworthiness of the site we intend to visit.
• Use a web browser that has no script plug in. Also check with your service provider as to what kind of security is offered by them.
• Spam and virus attack via e-mails, the commonest form of security risks one has to be very careful in dealing with.
  
• Beware of unexpected or strange e-mails received. Never click on attachments or URLs in sueh mails. Even while opening an attachment in an e-mail received from a known person it is always wiser to scan it. It is always advisable to type the URL on your browser instead of directly clicking on the link provided in the e-mail.
• Beware of e-mails asking for information about your finacial data, code numbers, passwords etc. as no reputed financial institutions will ask for such information.In case you receive such e-mails immediately inform your bank and the cyber crime branch.
• The happy news is whatever kind the threat be, technologies have come out to fight the same. The sad part is the lack of awareness among users.
  
• To protect users free home editions of antivirus software packages are also available. Further a city based software company has come out with a SMS facility Just type "VIRUS" and send it to 57578 and they will immediately provide you solutions. So what is required to protect your data and computer is just awareness and application of mind.