Tips on Computer Security

Monday, September 6th 2010. Posted in Computer Security, Computer Tips by admin

Current progress of computer technology we are indeed very easy. With computer technology we can do many things with ease. For example, we can shop from home, access our financial information in the bank, access data from a number of organizations, schools, etc., that we need. In short with computers, we feel easy and quick way to get various information and various things that we need.

That’s a little picture of the progress of computer technology that is helping us. But on the other hand, the existence of such convenience, we also feel worried about the data we have. Given the ease in accessing various information systems, then it can open opportunities for anyone to access the same data. Imagine if there was someone else who can access our bank data, and to transfer all our money into his account without our knowledge. Is not that really hurt us?

So that it can be said that the current progress of computer technology as a double-edged sword. On the one hand it gives advantage to us, but on the other it can also harm us. So, face it, if we then decide not to use computer technology in our lives? Of course not. Technology develops so quickly. We cannot isolate ourselves from progress in technology in our lives. Of course there are ways how to avoid losses caused by the advance of computer technology as above.
The initial steps we can take our course as much as possible in order to prevent data thieves do not have the opportunity to access our data. Here are some tips that can be done:

Install antivirus software / anti-spyware. This software can prevent the introduction of various programs and data thieves’ malicious code when we’re connected to the Internet.
Do not save your important data on your computer in the first place. Usually the victims of data thieves targeting data in the form of full name, birth date, credit card numbers, social security numbers.
Before opening a file that just downloaded, or copied from somewhere else, do the antivirus scan on the file first. We never know what the file contains the code. To avoid the things that we do not want, no harm in us doing this first.
In addition to installing antivirus software, also install firewall software. A firewall will of checking all data entering and Exiting a computer. Every data block Can It That does not meet specified security criteria.
Do not ever do click on the link located on spam email. An email sent by someone you do not know, or you do not want; usually contain links that will direct you to a website which will then send the malicious code data thieves to your computer without your knowledge.

Thus some tips that can be done to prevent the theft of data from our computer. Actually, a computer security depends on ourselves. If we use it with caution and full alert, then our data theft will not happen. Conversely, if we are careless and impatient, then most likely we will suffer losses from the use of computer technology.

Hopefully useful.