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Are we too dependant on the Internet? The answer is absolutely yes. Nowadays, we do almost everything online. We purchase, do business, make reservations, keep touch with our friends, and even work online. We have to keep a fresh mind and arm ourselves with certain computer security knowledge so as to keep up with the changing online environment and variation speed of online thieves, for Internet crime has already become a problem that can never be neglected.

How to avoid and what to do to prevent us from being victim? Let’s discuss about it.

1. Be suspicious when receiving emails or requests from some web asking you to submit your personal information. Especially when the request is from some unknown websites. However, it doesn’t mean you can ignore emails from some big companies, for sometimes criminals can forge into some well-known companies. For instance: PayPal to PayPall. Have you notice the difference between them?

2. Change your password often, and do not set auto-memorizing of your account information on the web. It’s very dangerous once the browser memorized your login name and password for a spyware can detect what they want, and steal all your data easily. Memorize yourself, not the computer.

3. Use a good protection program: if you need to do transactions online, you need to make sure you do it in a secure place. The best choice is to install a security suite that can help you monitor and stop suspicious actions intending to invade your computer. You’d better install an anti-virus software as the first security layer and a malware killer as the second layer— Anvi Smart Defender is a good choice. It’s free and also delivers system optimization function.

4. Keep an eye on yourself even if you are at home. It’s no need for online thieves to break into your house to steal what they want. You should know it’s very easy for them to get what they want from you. They only need to planet a spyware on your computer system to monitor all your online activities.

5. Avoid questionable websites. Don’t submit your personal information to unknown websites, or fill forms contained within an email from unknown senders. If you found something unusual or suspicious, close it immediately. Remember, it’s dangerous.

6. Keep your windows and anti-malware software up to date for you need to make sure your virus database is the latest version. You’d better set auto update in case you forget to do so.

Hope you will enjoy virus-free online environment.

Many people may concern about how computer gets infected with spyware, rootkits, trojans, and other malware. For arming with such knowledge can help avoid being affected by these viruses. Below is a list of the most common ways a computer can contract these infections.

All people who use the computer should be aware of how to properly use the computer and protect it from malicious software.

No anti-malware software

It’s highly recommended you have some form of anti-virus and spyware protection on your computer to help protect you from malware and other infections. Because malware programs are growing rapidly, changing into more complicated and difficult to detect forms. You need a guard to defense your PC form these malicious program.

Why you need to install anti-malware software?

When downloading some software from the Internet, you may download some programs that contain viruses and other malware. So make sure you’re downloading the software from a reliable source and scan it with your anti-virus program before open and install it.  

Accepting without reading

According to a research, the most common ways a computer becomes infected is the user accepts what he or she sees on the screen without reading the prompt or understanding what it’s asking.

Some common examples:

Accept unknown plug-ins without reading. When browse the Internet, an Internet advertisement or window might appear to tell that your computer is infected and a unique plug-in is required. Without fully understanding what it is you’re getting, you accept the prompt.

A very often situation is that these plug-ins are malicious software that designed to monitor your usage of the program.

Opening e-mail attachments

Another very common way people become infected with viruses and other spyware is by opening e-mail attachments. Sometimes, these e-mails are sent by a co-worker, friend, or family member, so you treat it lightly. However, E-mail addresses can be easily faked, what’s worse, even if they are not faked, your acquaintance may unsuspectingly be forwarding you an infected file if they get infected by some viruses.

So be careful when receiving an e-mail with an attachment. Delete it right away if the e-mail was expected from someone you don’t know, and be cautious when opening the attachment if the e-mail is from someone you know.

Not running the latest updates

This is the most easily forgotten part. Many of the updates, especially those associated with Microsoft Windows and other operating systems and programs, are security updates. Running a program or operating system that is not up-to-date can be a big security risk and can be a way your computer becomes infected.

Pirating software, music, or movies

When you download copyrighted music, movies, software, etc. for free from some websites, you may easily get affected for many of the files can contain viruses, spyware or malicious software. So next time, be careful when download something.