Tips To Protect Your Computer

Tips on Protecting your Asset!

• Use a firewall

Windows?has?a firewall already built in and automatically turned on.

• Keep?all software up to date
• Use antivirus software and keep it current

If you run Windows?you have?Windows Security?or Windows Defender Security Center already installed on your device.?This is the minimum level of protection.

• Make sure your passwords are well-chosen and protected. Don't use the same password.
• Don’t open suspicious attachments or click unusual links in messages. They can appear in email, tweets, posts, online ads, messages, or attachments, and sometimes disguise themselves as known and trusted sources.
• Browse the web safely

Avoid visiting sites that offer potentially illicit content. Many of these sites install malware on the fly or offer downloads that contain malware. Use a modern browser, which can help block malicious websites and prevent malicious code from running on your computer.

• Stay away from pirated material

Avoid streaming or downloading movies, music, books, or applications that do not come from trusted sources. They may contain malware.

• Don't use USBs or other external devices unless you own them

To avoid infection by malware and viruses, ensure that all external devices either belong to you or come from a reliable source.

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