Computer Security Tips IS YOUR COMPUTER WEB-SAFE (Condensed from SP TIMES article of 25 October) Many consumers/computer users "...suffer from complacency and a lack of expert advice on keeping computers secure." "Many computer users appear remarkably unprepared for the dangers they face...hackers, viruses, spam, e-mails and spyware...." Some "cyber security tips": 1. Use antivirus software and keep it up to date (more than once a week) 2. Do not open e-mail or attachments from unknown sources. Be suspicious even if it appears to be from someone you know. 3 Use a firewall! 4. Download regularly security updates for operating systems and software. 5. Use hard-to-guess passwords. 6. Back UP Your computer data on disks or CDs. 7. Do not share access to your computers with strangers. 8. Disconnect from the Web when not in use. 9. When you change clocks with time change, re-evaluate your computer security. 10. Make sure that family, friends, etc. know what to do if your computer becomes infected (and get it cleaned up) For details use this link: http://www.staysafeonline.info/home-tips.html (It can be busy... ) if you get "Page can not be displayed", try this one: ========================================================== |