steps to protect your computer from being infected with a virus

A virus infecting your computer can be very dangerous. It can destroy data on your computer and can also steal your identity. Computer viruses can spread faster than the human variety and you need to be very careful in guarding your computer or laptop PC against viruses if you work on the internet most of the time.some of us do not take precautionary measures to scan a device or documents before making use of it and this could lead to more damages which you have resolve.so today i am going to share with you on the tips to help you in safeguarding your computer from a virus attack.

so please make use of the tips below.

steps to protect computer from virus

==> Anti-Virus Software

Always use authentic and complete protection anti-virus software on your computer to protect it from viruses and other spyware. The anti-virus software should be kept up-to-date all the time. Many good anti-virus software are available free of cost on the internet. But, commercial software comes with some extra features.

==> Have a Personal Firewall

Apart from anti-virus software, make sure that you have a personal firewall protecting your computer from any malicious software. Firewalls protect your computer from malicious software getting installed on your computer remotely by some intruders. If you use routers in your home or office to access internet, then firewalls can be installed on them directly.

==> Be Careful with Email Attachments and Shares on Social Networking Sites


Be careful when opening attachments of emails received from unknown senders. Many viruses are circulated on the internet as email attachments. Caution is advised even when opening attachments received from known senders if they look suspicious. Some files like pictures and videos shared on social networking sites have viruses that could damage your computer. So, stay away from clicking on such shares.

==> Harmful Sites

Don’t visit and download any data from sites which offer freeware, porn, shareware, warez, etc. Files downloaded from their sites can be infected with viruses and other kinds of malicious software. Even if you download data from such kind of sites, remember to scan those files for viruses before you install them on your computer.

==> Keep your OS Up-To-Date

Always keep your computer OS up-to-date. Vendors of all major OS’ like Windows and Mac frequently release security patches which protect the computers working on their OS from any virus or malware. Setting your OS to update automatically is a good option to consider.

==> Turnoff your Computer when not in Use

It is better to turn off your computer when not in use. A computer which is switched on will have more chances of getting infected with viruses than a computer which is switched off. Another precaution that can be taken is to disconnect your computer from the internet when you don’t need to be online.

==> External Data Storage Devices

Be careful when accessing data stored in external data storage devices like USB Flash Drives, CDs and DVDs. These external storage devices might have got infected with viruses when they are connected to other computers. Scanning these devices for viruses before copying data from them is advised.

There is no guarantee of keeping your computer completely safe from virus infections. But keeping a good defense on your computer can go a long way in preventing virus from attacking your computer.

this is a guess post by the author: Brianne Walter, a blogger who is always enjoying writing on tech and design. She is very fond of gadgets, books and currently working on a write up on www.cellphonebeat.com. And recently she read an article on technology.
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