How to make your PC Secure?

Nowadays a lot of people tries to access your computer. There are many worms, Trojans, spywares which allow remote users to get access to your computer. There are some methods which you can implement to make your PC secure.

I. Update your OS.

Update your operating system regularly, automatic update is recommended. This helps to remove bugs and prevents viruses and bad guys from exploiting them. Every user must install updates, especially security updates.
If you don’t install latest updates then you are leaving your
computer at risk.

II. Always use genuine software.

Not only using pirated software is illegal but all websites which provide these pirated software downloads are full of malwares and viruses.
More than 90 percent of pirated software’s contain worms in their crack file.
If you are really serious about security of your accounts and information then genuine software’s are recommended.

III. Update your software’s.

Similar to OS updates you must update your browsers, any any other software which connects to internet for whatever reason it may be.
Update other software’s like Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Adobe Shockwave, and Oracle Java. Adobe Flash player and java are the main target of the bad guys.
Cracked or pirated software’s contains viruses and worms, better use genuine.

IV. NO trial Antivirus.

Antivirus helps protect from viruses, worms, Trojans etc. But you should update it regularly to be safe from latest threats.
Never use trial, free or pirated antivirus programs, most of them are gateway for viruses and worms.
Haven’t you noticed your system hangs or reboots whenever you antivirus is about to expire.
Don’t buy security software in response to unexpected pop-up messages or emails, especially messages that claim to have scanned your computer and found malware.
Scammers send messages like these to try to get you to buy worthless software, or worse, to “break and enter” your computer.

V. Install a Firewall.

Firewall blocks the security holes in your OS or any other software. Some antivirus programs provide firewall with them. Better use total protection antivirus.

VI. Enable file extensions.

Sometimes viruses are hidden in images or document file.
File name displayed will be “abc.doc”, but the actual name of the file may be “abc.doc.exe”.
However, this is not a problem for win7 or win8 users.

VII. Be cafeful while using P2P software.

P2P software’s like torrent, bit torrent, etc.
Files downloaded through this type of software’s may contain worms, Trojans and viruses.

VIII. Use secure passwords.

Secure password helps unauthorized access.
Avoid common words like names, birthdays, etc
Use different passwords for all your accounts and connections, if you cant remember all of them then use a password manager.
A secure password consists of at least eight characters and contains a number, an uppercase letter and a special character. Read more about secure password here.

IX. Use a Router when you are online.

It prevents direct attack on your system. Nowadays ISP provides modem cum router.
Change router password from default to any other password, because everyone knows default password is "admin" for most routers.
Update firmware of router, this helps in closing security holes in the router.

X. Keep Administrator account different.

If you use an administrator account on your PC, malware may also execute as admin.
Vista, win7 and win8 provide User Account Control (UAC), still better is not to use an admin account.
Create a new user with required permission and then use it.

XI. Protect from physical threats.

Provide BIOS a password, most users do not do this.
Don’t use external HDD or USB from un-trusted sources.
Use folder loc software. Best free folder loc software is availabe at
https://code.google.com/p/lock-a-folder/

Once you are sure about the security of your PC you can move forward to start some hacking!