My dear all Friends ,according to a Software security consultant ,it takes 5 minutes for an unprotected computer to be attacked once it gets connected with the internet . Computer security cannot be compromised because if your computer is insecure then all your data , software and hardware are at risk . There are several methods that are used to combat with the security threats . The known threats to a computer are viruses , spyware , adware , malware , Trojan horses , internet security threats , accidental files deletion and data corruption , unauthorized access to compute and the hackers' attacks . Following tips tells that how to deal with the computer security threats .
One of the most important security step and preventive measure is to install an up-to-dated antivirus program and scan your computer regularly with it . An antivirus programs acts as protective shield for your computer against the virus , spyware and other internet threats .
A firewall is a protective boundary that protects your computer from the unauthorized access and from the hackers' attacks . If you haven't enabled a firewall software or hardware on your gateway computer then anyone can get into your computer .
Installing a good anti spyware program eliminates the chances of data corruption , Windows registry corruption , slow computer booting , browser's hijack and applications failure . The combination of Antivirus + Anti Spyware + Firewall program is a very good choice .
Update your operating system with service packs and patches. Services packs and the security patches fix the security holes and other vulnerabilities in the operating systems . If you are using Windows based operating system then there is automatic update option in the
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