It's the holiday season, when a fool and his data are even more vulnerable to phishing and other threats. Below are a few things a PC user needs to take to heart.
Grapeshot's Ten Rules of Computer Security
Never provide your password or financial information to an e-mail query.
Use extreme caution with e-mail attachments.
Remember thy backups.
An internet connection (cable or DSL) needs a firewall.
Subscribe to and keep current on anti-virus software.
Apply latest patches to your operating system and your browser.
Change your password often. Use both letters and numbers.
Stay informed about the latest electronic threats.
Find a techno-mentor. They’re everywhere.
Install an adware -spyware detection program and run it often.
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Wasn't that easy? Painless, almost. Good. Now, go do it. Gulp some energy drink and get busy.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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