5 tips to keep your computer safe

Today i want to talk to you about some things you can do to protect the security of your computer. Unfortunately, it is usually quite common that after browsing through the Internet that sometimes we end up being invoiced in the form of a virus or some kind of problem or computer attack that violates our privacy or eliminates information.

How to protect my computer?
There are a number of measures you can take to improve Internet security when you are surfing the web, especially when working with sensitive data such as bank accounts and stuff.
Let's see what you can do to make your network more secure and your computer can enjoy good health:

1. KEEP YOUR ANTIVIRUS UPDATED
online security One of the fundamental pillars of security is having a good antivirus and antispyware that helps us protect ourselves from various viruses, Trojans, spyware and other malicious software that can damage our computer.

2. DO NOT DOWNLOAD SUSPICIOUS FILES
We must be very careful not to download strange attachments that come to us by e-mail. But also when you want to download programs directly from the Internet it can happen that we download a malicious executable. It is also not appropriate to use Emule-type P2P networks on a company computer.

3. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PHISHING
Many times you will receive an email from your bank telling you to go somewhere to update information. It is actually a trick to steal private information, such as your account number and password. They almost always put the logo of the bank and the issuer comes from a server similar to that of the bank. Never trust them.

4. DO NOT ALWAYS USE THE SAME PASSWORD
A good practice is not to always use the same password in our email accounts, social networks, PayPal and bank accounts. Any identity theft implies that the person could easily enter all our accounts. To avoid this, there are secure password generating programs.

Using a more advanced password method such as Microsoft LAPS is one of the easiest things you could do to avoid password theft.

5. CHECK THE SECURITY OF YOUR WIFI NETWORK
Wireless or wireless networks have become very popular for how comfortable they are, but in terms of security, they pose many weaknesses. In that sense, some companies prefer a wired local network.

What other advice would you give to maintain the security of your computer equipment? Leave us your feedback in the comments!

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