HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PC FROM THREATS?

1. Use an antivirus

Installing antivirus software and updating it regularly is a crucial step in securing your computer. It will protect your laptop against attacks by blocking them directly. It can also make reports on the security status of your computer: if there is malware that has managed to slip into it, you will be aware and you can intervene.

Be careful, only install one, otherwise there could be conflicts between them.

How to protect your PC from threats?
2. Configure your firewall

A firewall is a device that controls the flow of information between your computer and the Internet. It will filter the data packets (including the IP address of the sending machine, the IP address of the receiving machine, the type of packet and the port number) that are exchanged between your computer and the network. In this way, it will protect you from outside intrusions. Depending on how you have configured your firewall, it will automatically accept some data packets, deny others, also automatically, and ask you for permission for those you haven't defined but are trying to access to your computer.

Every computer has a firewall which can be accessed in the security settings. Again, we recommend that you change the basic options to configure more robust settings. Expand the field of requests so that you can always have an eye and validate requests for access to your computer.

3. Remove software that is useless

Every software you have installed on your computer is a gateway for hackers. They will exploit all the vulnerabilities that are in your software (i.e. flaws or weaknesses). The less software you have installed, the less attack possibilities you have. We therefore strongly recommend that you remove any software that you deem unnecessary, after having verified that it is safe to remove it.

For the software that you absolutely need, we recommend that you go to the settings to change what is offered by default. Opt for maximum security and protect all your software with strong passwords.

4. Secure your browser

Web browsers installed on newer computers usually do not have secure settings by default. We therefore advise you to go to the advanced settings of your browser in order to configure them yourself with much more secure options. This is a key step in improving the security of your computer as many attacks come through browsers. And if your browser asks if you want it to remember your password, say no. Better not to save any password online.

We also recommend that you use private browsing. To do this, you just need to open a new page, right click and choose this option. (Private browsing also allows you to get the best prices for booking a flight online).

Also limit the number of plug-ins, or expansion modules, that you install.

5. Make all updates

Installing an update often takes many minutes, and everyone is tempted to push the “try again in an hour or tonight” button to avoid wasting many minutes. But this is a huge mistake. Most software vendors release updates to correct vulnerabilities, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses in their software. And also to protect you from all the new malware that comes out every day. Failure to update then allows hackers to go through these loopholes or use the latest techniques to attack your computer.

6. Be careful with links in emails

Be careful with attachments and links that are in emails, this is the primary means of spreading viruses. Malware is generally distributed this way: someone clicks on a link they think is reliable, becomes infected, and unwittingly sends the malware to all of their contacts. So do not open attachments or click on links unless you are sure they are safe. Be wary, even if they are from someone you know, as that person may have been infected themselves.

To know more about email security you can read the blog “How to keep email safe from threats with antivirus”. Here you will know everything about email security using antivirus software.

 

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