7 Major Steps to protect and ensure security of your PC/Computer

 Basic computer security is a must to know thing, now a days. A PC can be hacked or it can be affected by a malware like virus,trojan,worm etc. which can lead to a big trouble for your computer and your data. Now we are going to discuss 7 steps which you can do to ensure security of your computer.

 1.Keep your system updated

2.Check for malicious applications

3.Safe web surfing and by using ad blocker

4.Use a antivirus

5.Don't download files from illegal websites

6.Use a VPN

7.Avoid using public WiFis

 1.Keep your system updated(including software and drivers.)

The main reason why you should always update your software version is to keep the security patches up to date. Keeping your software up to date is one of the basic step which is compulsory for all type of computer systems.

Also keeping your drivers up to date will give you a plus point. By updating the necessary drivers, your PC will become more capable and smooth. Drivers help your computer to communicate with the hardware. You can simply update your drivers by going to settings of your PC or by downloading an application like Drivers Update.

By keeping up the security patches up to date, will keep your PC secure from various troubles.

 2.Check if an application is running in a malicious manner in the background

Check for the malicious applications in a regular interval of time, any type of malware can enter into your computer by several ways so check for the unknown applications which are always running in your background in a suspicious manner , and if you find these type of applications or programs then delete it quickly.

Also check the start up programs which are not necessary for you or working without your permission in a suspicious manner. Also disable such type of programs. 

 

3.Visit only secure sites and use browsers having strong AD-blocker and firewall

Always visit secure sites which keep your network and data safe and having a strong encryption policy. Always check for the lock sign in the top left of your browser. If a website has a lock sign with a red mark then, quickly leave these websites because in these type of websites, there is a high risk of data leakage and your privacy, either your PC can be hacked if you visit to these type of websites.

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Always enable AD-blocker  of your browser to prevent dangerous AD's which contains malware or having unprotected networks which can lead you into a trouble.

Keep the firewall settings in your PC, at high and also use a surfing browser with a strong built-in firewall. This small step will also increase security of your PC.

4.Use a Antivirus

Paid Antivirus-

Nowadays, using a antivirus software is also a very effective way for securing your PC . If you purchase a antivirus or if you have a paid antivirus software then you will get a lot of benefits regarding to security of your computer. A paid antivirus will work in many ways to protect your PC like-

1.It protects you from viruses

2.It prevents you from phishing attacks

3.It protects you against online threats

4.It gives you a good firewall

5.It blocks Ads and harmful sites

Free Antivirus-

If you don't want to invest your money into a antivirus software or if you don't need advanced protection and you can handle the other things manually then you can also go with the free antivirus software's. It provides basic level protection and scan for viruses and malware on your computer. Also there is a range of free antivirus software's like paid antivirus software's. You can choose any free trusted antivirus according to your requirements.

5.Don't download third party applications from illegal websites(like mods /cracked files etc.)

Downloading a third party application from a illegal website is never a great choice, downloading these type of files from untrusted websites can lead you into a big trouble. First of all, connection of these type of websites is not secure so your data is not secure there and also 90% of the modded or cracked files which are downloaded illegally from these type of websites contains harmful malwares like virus,trojan,worm etc.

 

 So if you download these type of files illegally then you can be affected by a malware attack.

6.Use a VPN to surf the web

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. We can use a VPN either by going into settings of the system or by using several VPN softwares.

Basically a VPN is used to browse web anonymously. By using a VPN we can surf websites privately and securely.

By using a secured VPN we can hide our activity from hackers and cyber criminals.VPN is one of the safest way to browse the web.

7.Always use a private and secured internet connection

 Always use a private, secured and well known internet connection to surf the web. Never use any type of unknown internet connection like public WiFi's

Using these types of network can cause a big trouble, hackers always have their eyes on these types of network. A hacker can easily get into the system of these networks and then your data can easily be leaked, because first the information is sent to the hacker and then to the server. So, never use open networks for internet.

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