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| Subject: Secure your computer in the right way! Wed 03 Dec 2008, 5:24 pm | |
| As internet threats is increasing, so internet users should know what is the important information to keep your computer safe. Don't give out or share any cd-key numbers and serial numbers. Not even download any illegal softwares on the internet, may leaks out your id information without your consent.
Dos:
Firewall: Make sure you turn on your firewall at all time. Firewall to prevent any unauthorized access and secure your computer.
Anti-virus: Make sure your anti-virus is up-to-dates at all time. Scan your computer at least once a week.
Anti-spam/spyware/adware: Make sure your computer got install anti-spam/spyware/adware softwares. They will keep your computer safe. Never disable them.
Use encrypt: Always encrypt your important files to keep it safe.
Window updates: Make sure you turn on your window update function on, as to receives the latest security bulletins.
Don'ts:
CD-Key numbers: Never giving your CD-KEY number may prevent you from logging onto Internet games, as only one CD-KEY is allowed per user. May prevent you from obtaining updates to the software that may fix issues with your program. More than one CD-KEY number on a network may prevent you from running the program.
Serial numbers: Never giving your serial number may prevent you from logging onto Internet games, as only one serial number is allowed per user. May prevent you from obtaining updates to the software that may fix issues with your program. More than one serial number on a network may prevent you from running the program.
Warez: Never download any softwares from unknown websites. And that is one of the most common ways to get computer viruses. Illegal softwares may stop you receive no free upgrades, supports, offers, updates, or patches. If you are pirating computer games that are playable over the Internet, you more than likely will not be able to play the game with your friends.
Hackz: Obtaining access to information or computers without permission is illegal and you could face criminal prosecution. Some software that may claim to do one thing may do another. For example, software that may promise to gain you access to another individual's computer may allow other hackers to get access to your information (Trojan Horses). Getting hack software is high risk software for computer viruses. | |
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