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Question

Secruity of System

Sep 16, 2015 10:51PM PDT

How to protect system from Spyware and viruses

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Re: protect system
Sep 17, 2015 12:09AM PDT

The fool-proof way is not connect to Internet, and not use diskettes or USB-sticks that have been used in other computers. But that's somewhat impractical for most users.

Then they install an antivirus program, a realtime antimalware program (or the free run-once-in-awhile version), don't install Java, don't install Flash, use strong passwords, never use P2P file sharing programs, never click on links in an e-mail, only visit well-known reputable sites in your browser, donwload software your want to install from ninite.com and only work in an adminstrator Windows account if necessary.
All of this helps. But it's no guarantee.

Kees

Post was last edited on September 17, 2015 12:36 AM PDT

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Everything Kees said,
Sep 17, 2015 12:31AM PDT

and use a firewall.

Mark

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Windows 10 spying on almost everything you do
Sep 17, 2015 4:34AM PDT

Your system has become a spying tool lately. If you missed the news here's one of the headlines:
The truth about Windows 10 spying on almost everything you do.

And Win 8 and 7 joined the trend with the latest updates as well.
With this put aside you'll need to have your system timely patched and a piece of anti-malware software running real-time. Just choose a privacy-conscious anti-malware vendor.

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So what about everything else?
Sep 17, 2015 6:38AM PDT

What happened to Lavabit and others tells me that if you are connecting to the web, you are leaking. What about everything else?

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Protected
Sep 21, 2015 2:51AM PDT

Good day!

Here's what you need to protect your computer system,

-Keep Your Antivirus Software Up To Date
Make sure your anti virus is updated.

-Set Up Full System Scans
Keep your computer protected in running deep scan.

-Install a Software Firewall
There are software firewalls that you can install on your PC
that will allow you to select a list of programs that are allowed internet access.
This means that any suspicious programs can be locked down before they can do any damage to your computer

Hope this will help your concern.

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Tips for System Security
Sep 21, 2015 7:03PM PDT

Providing security to your system is way to protect it from viruses, threats, spyware, adware etc.
There are some tips for securing your system-
1. Do not click on unknown attachments, or do not download unknown program or files on to your computer.
2. Use a strong and cryptic password.
3. Protect your operating system and the application with all necessary security patches and updates.
4. Update your Antivirus and Anti spyware programs.