Hitterman
31-05-08, 07:35 PM
Browsing online is not 100% safe Here are some precautions you can take to keep your PC safe from online hazards like viruses, worms, and Trojan horses:
Install an antivirus software program on your computer .Ex Kaspersky,BitDefender,NOD32,Norton.
Be suspicious of any e-mail attachments that you receive from unknown sources. E-mail is the main source of viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Be sure to check the files before downlading from your email spam folders.
Be suspicious of downloads sent to you via chat applications (such as MSN Messenger or AIM).
Be picky about where you download files from on the Internet; many virus and worm writers use free software to disguise malicious applications. Don't go to unknown websites.:)
Make sure that your PC has all the latest patches and updates installed (if you run Windows, visit the Windows Update site (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/) to install all the patches your operating system needs).
Scan all discs and downloads for viruses before running them.
Don't download hacking programs or warez as it may contain worms,trojans etc.
Hope these tips will help you and preven threats on your PC. :)
Install an antivirus software program on your computer .Ex Kaspersky,BitDefender,NOD32,Norton.
Be suspicious of any e-mail attachments that you receive from unknown sources. E-mail is the main source of viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Be sure to check the files before downlading from your email spam folders.
Be suspicious of downloads sent to you via chat applications (such as MSN Messenger or AIM).
Be picky about where you download files from on the Internet; many virus and worm writers use free software to disguise malicious applications. Don't go to unknown websites.:)
Make sure that your PC has all the latest patches and updates installed (if you run Windows, visit the Windows Update site (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/) to install all the patches your operating system needs).
Scan all discs and downloads for viruses before running them.
Don't download hacking programs or warez as it may contain worms,trojans etc.
Hope these tips will help you and preven threats on your PC. :)