Thursday, February 24, 2011

Tips To Avoid Being Hacked

By Carl B. Vanhorn


Identity theft has become a rampant crime in the US. Identity theft causes you to lose your personal information and thieves use that to take advantage of you when you are using your internet connection. You need to be very careful when you give out these information over the internet.

Always keep your computer secured when you connect to the internet. There might be instances that you will have your computer infected by a virus that will help enable criminals to access your computer from afar and steal your credit card number. By having a tight security software installed, you keep that from happening.

Companies like Microsoft and Apple provide their users with up to date versions of these software. If hackers can update their methods of hacking your computer, you also need to update your security system.

Important records should be stored in a folder protected by a password or it should be encrypted. Windows will allow you to create a folder and put a password on it. Make sure you use varying combinations of numbers and letters to keep security tight.

Do not be tempted to open a spam email or else you might risk infecting your computer with a virus. Keyloggers usually send you viruses and adwares through spam emails that tempt you to click them open.

Safeguard your laptop by turning them off when you are not using it. Always bring your laptop with you wherever you go especially if it is loaded with personal and financial information.

When you are connected to a wireless network, make sure that all security features on your laptop is up and running or you might end up giving up your personal info to hackers and use them against you.

Keep your password to yourself. Even if it is just your facebook password, do not give it to someone else. You will be putting yourself at a greater risk if you do not keep your password.




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