Tip 9 in an occasional series. Keep visiting regularly for more Windows Security Tips.
Your browser has built-in security features that ensure your browsing is relatively problem-free. Features such as limiting the amount of Javascript that can be run in your browser, disabling of the saving of passwords and the like, can be very useful. […]

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There may come a time when you spot some software on your computer, on a CD, floppy disk, thumb drive or even on the internet, that you’ve never seen before. You don’t know how it got there; you can’t imagine […]

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Malicious emails may arrive containing viruses or Trojan horses. These malicious emails may arrive from strangers as spam, or they may arrive from friends with harmless-sounding titles and attachments that have irresistible titles… resist it! Unless you’re certain you […]

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This tip is perhaps the most effective of all - certainly it is the easiest to understand. Executing this perfectly takes almost no effort, and is in fact something you should do anyway, regardless of any PC Security reasoning. […]

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Like your Windows Operating System, your software will often require updates, too. Occasionally malicious attackers will discover and exploit security ‘holes’ in innocuous-looking software such as Microsoft Office, some online games that you may play, or even in Anti-Virus software. […]

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Microsoft will often release so-called ‘patches‘ to its Windows software. These may be related to security flaws that have been spotted - and perhaps maliciously exploited - in other computers, so it really is vitally important that you ensure that […]

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Properly installed, correctly setup, and regularly updated Anti-Virus protection can help to catch viruses, worms and malware before they become a problem. As always, you cannot afford to view Anti-Virus software as a panacea, but it is another useful tool […]

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Installing a firewall isn’t as difficult as it may sound. There are many, many free and paid alternatives that do the job wonderfully. For a free solution try Zone Alarm (free for non-commercial use). Download from the site, follow […]

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