Does your system get affected by virus?

Is your files hacked by some others?

Here we have given some tips to be safe from viruses.


Operating system

The best way to improve your safety is by upgrading your system with latest version of o.s. Windows 2000 is safety when comparing to Windows 95. Linux is even better.

Email attachments

Most of the viruses were coming through mails, especially in attachments. So do not open email attachments if you are not sure about the sender.

Anti-virus software

If you are not able to locate the viruses which are hiding inside the files, it is better to run Anti-virus software. Also you should frequently update the virus recognition data file.

This software gives good protection against hackers, as it recognizes the hacking files that were trying to install on your computer.

Patches

If you need greater security, you have to apply patches. Patches are small software add-ons which are intended to deal with specific security holes and other computer problems. You can get all the patches on the Microsoft site itself.

Credit card details

While you are entering your credit card details or any other personal information on a Web site, don't forget to check for the closed padlock or key symbol in the browser window. Only recognized sites have this logo. So if you can't find such one, do not enter information on those sites.


Firewall

If your system is running round the clock with connecting through DSL or cable, it is essential to install firewalls. Firewalls check any program that attempt to connect with the Internet, including any hacker files on your computer. It also makes your computer invisible to Internet intruders.

File downloading

Do not download or save all the attachments in mails. Also don't download files from all sites. You should download software from sites you trust.

Passwords

Use good passwords. Do not give names or the words you can find in a dictionary. It should be tough to predict. Also don't keep important passwords on your machine.

File sharing

In most of the computers on Internet, file sharing is switched on. This paves the way for hackers to access all our data and information. By default, file sharing is set to "on" in computers built before 2000.You can easily change the setting.

If you take these basic safety measures, you've reduced your risk to the minimum and the chances of affected by viruses are extremely low.