Keeping Your Computer Information Protected

Keeping your computer information protected is easy - never connect to the internet.That's it.Of course, that's not very practical advice, so there are some other things that you can do to keep the information protected.

Be choosy about what web sites you visit.Computer information is stored on your computer not just at the sites where it was entered.It is this information that malware, viruses and Trojan horses can mine.And those things can come from any web site that you visit.To avoid these web sites and their possible cyber-attacks, use a good anti-virus program.Not only can the anti-virus stop a virus infection before it starts and destroy a virus after it has already infected the computer, it can also warn about which web sites are known for dangerous downloads and for malware.

Being choosy doesn't just mean not visiting sites that are potentially dangerous because in the end all web sites may be dangerous.It also means being choosy about which web sites you provide your information to.As a recent LinkedIn password loss and the Utah Medicaid issue can attest to, even large, well-known web sites can lose a user's personal data and subject that user to identity theft and everything that comes with it.Instead of embracing every web site done by every well-known company, it is better to choose based on which companies you really want to have access to your personal information.

Not all emails are from your friends.It is important not to click on any links that may seem suspicious even if they are sent from a friend's email.No one in any country is going to send you money for any reason, so don't fall for that scam.The pictures of the hot girl that finds you attractive is really an invitation to get a virtual STD - they may be real, but they will probably have a nasty surprise attached.It is important to remember that a friend's email may have been hijacked, so if there is any question about the link, do not click on it.The same is true for any attachments.Only download something that you were expecting to get.

Also know what the email policies are for different sites that you may do business with.Any email that asks for you to click on a web site and then asks for your password is probably not from the official web site.If you get an email that you think is from a company like Amazon, rather than clicking on the link provided, it is better to go to the web site itself and see what notifications you have from them there.
Yes, they are annoying, but it is important to download all of the updates from your computer's operating system, adobe and any other programs that are necessary to your internet enjoyment.These updates are crucial to ensuring the security of your computer information.Many of them are patches designed to bock unwanted intrusion from a hacker who recently found a weakness and exploited it.

Keeping your computer information protected can be simple, but it is the simple solution that makes the least sense.Instead, for those who want to continue using a computer, there are programs like virus protection and steps like avoiding less reputable web sites that they can take that will protect them from the harmful effects of cyber-attacks.Even the most careful plan to avoid data loss can be ripped asunder if one of the companies that has the data falls to a cyber-attack, so people also need to pay attention to reputable news sources about who has had a data leak and who was affected.