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…And what you need to know to protect your PC

There’s hundreds of things you need to do to keep your PC secure, but everything you do revolves around 4 critical things:

1)  Install a Firewall

You NEED a firewall.  I recommend using a hardware firewall (more commonly known as a router) to keep your PC secure from Internet attacks.  If you are using a router, and more than one computer connects to the Internet through it, you will also want to have software firewalls installed on all the computers that are part of this network.  You do this because if one of your other computers in the same network becomes compromised, you will still be able to protect your PC from internal intrusions with a software firewall.

For more information on firewalls, what they are, and how to use them, visit the PC Security Secrets Security Firewall Guide

2)  Do Your Windows Updates

With more and more computers connecting to the internet every day, the need for these computers to be up to date with the latest patches is critical.  Windows updates are patches that fix security holes and other problems in Windows that cause instability and vulnerabilities for hackers to attack.

For more information on Windows Update, visit the PC Security Secrets Windows Update Guide

3)  Install and Update Anti-Virus Software

The need for anti-virus software should go without saying – most people know if they do not use anti-virus it’s just a matter of time before their computer is compromised.  Antivirus software should not be used as an “Aftermath” fix, instead, it should be used as a preventative measure, informing you in advance that a file looks like a virus before it’s too late.

For more information on Anti-Virus Software and where you can find totally free antivirus programs, visit the PC Security Secrets Anti-Virus Software Guide

4)  Use up-to-date Anti-Spyware Software

Similar to anti-virus software, anti-spyware software’s purpose is to detect and remove malicious software typically missed by anti-virus software.  There are two types of anti-spyware applications available on the market – real time scanners which are always running and trying to prevent spyware infections, and post infection scanners which are designed to remove spyware from a system when it has been infected.

For more information on Anti-Spyware Software and where you can find totally free, and freeware anti-spyware programs, visit the PC Security Secrets Anti-Spyware Software Guide

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