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Preventing Spywares from Entering your System


DCSE
By Guru DCSE
Rank: Guru
Rating: 87%, 92 votes
posted on Jun 10, 2008
FixYa! (100)

Preventing Spywares from Entering your System is not that Difficult.
You should Never Trust a Pop Up that Says your System is Infected or Anything Like that if it is a Message from your Internet Browser. Following are some of the Thumb Rules that can prevent Spywares from Entering your System:
Stop Visiting Websites that offer Cracked Softwares or Other Illegal Activity.
Do Not Visit Porn Related Websites.
Do not Visit Websites that Generate Unwanted Pop Ups.
DO NOT Click on Any Pop Ups that are Generated by your Internet Browser. (ALWAYS Use the RED X on the Top Right To Close the Pop Up)
Avoid using File Sharing Softwares. If you are using them, use it very carefully and Read the "License Agreement" Before Installing those Softwares, as they may mention about other Softwares that are being installed.
Install a Good Antivirus and Keep it Updated Regularly.
Keep your Windows OS Regularly Updated and if Possible, be sure that Service Pack 2 is installed as it also has a good Pop Up Blocker.
Install a Good Anti Spyware like Ad Aware or Spy Sweeper or Windows Defender and Keep it Updated.
Run a Virus Scan using Antivirus at least Once a Week.
Run a Spyware Scan using Anti Spywares at least Once in every 3 or 4 days (If Possible Every Night Before Turning Computer Off).
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Comment #1

posted on Aug 25, 2008

elevenxray
By Apprentice elevenxray
Rank: Apprentice
Rating: 0%, 0 votes

thanks. that was actually helpful.

Comment #2

posted on Jun 18, 2008

Wizard Prang
By Master Wizard Prang
Rank: Master
Rating: 85%, 15 votes

This would not be a bad tip... if I could read it!

Learn to punctuate and use whitespace to separate out ideas.

Even better, use the bullets feature in the menu, thus:
  • If you absolutely must surf "iffy" websites use a Linux machine (which cannot be affected by Windows viruses) or a Virtual machine (which protects your computer) or a "live" CD such as Linux or BartPE.
  • If Members of your family are susceptible to downloading everything they see ("Oooo, Spongebob! Dolphins!" <CLICK>), give them their own "Guest" account and do not give them an admin password.
  • Keep up with Windows, Antivirus and AntiSpyware updates - an out-of-date antivirus is worse than none at all.

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