Topic: 4 steps to protect your computer

[Samker]

Step 1. Keep your firewall turned on !

A firewall helps protect your computer from hackers who might try to delete information, make your computer crash, or even steal personal information such as passwords or credit card numbers. You should make sure your firewall is always turned on.


Step 2. Keep your operating system up-to-date   What are operating system updates?

High priority updates are critical to the security and reliability of your computer. They offer the latest protection against malicious online activities. Microsoft provides new updates, as necessary, on the second Tuesday of the month.


Step 3. Use updated antivirus software   What is antivirus software?

Viruses and spyware are two kinds of usually malicious software that you need to protect your computer against. You need antivirus technology to help prevent viruses, and you need to keep it regularly updated.


Step 4. Use updated antispyware technology   What is antispyware software?

Viruses and spyware are two kinds of usually malicious software that you need to protect your computer against. You need antispyware technology to help prevent spyware, and you need to keep it regularly updated.

[GoshaTM]

Thanks

[F3RL]

Antivirus + Antispyware, they are separate?! I didn't know that I thought they were 'similar' kind.
Maybe I should switch back to VSE + ASE.

[wudz3]

5th step would be, be cautious.. don't open some things that you have no knowledge of, and also when plugging a usb flash drive..

[krrjhn]

I am using a bitdefender software of 2011 and i am totally satisfied with it i dont want any more option for my PC security !!