Easy tips to protect your PC from hackers and malware undercOde: 2022

 

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1)  Install, update and use anti-virus software

> Once installed, it’s vital to regularly update your anti-malware software’s database and run system scans at least once a month.

2)  Keep Windows up to date:

>Hackers often discover new ways to bypass Windows’ built-in security features, which is why Microsoft issues small operating system updates every Tuesday and larger updates once or twice a year. These will be downloaded and installed automatically by Windows Update, but only if this feature is properly configured.

>Windows Update cannot be switched off by default in Windows 10, you should be receving updates already. However, if you'd like to check for a new update, search Windows Update from the Start Menu and click Check for updates.

3) Turn on the Windows firewall

>Windows has a built-in ‘firewall’ that protects your PC from unwanted attention via the internet. This software firewall is enabled by default and works alongside any hardware firewall that’s built into your home broadband router. Check its settings by typing “check firewall” in the Start menu search box and choosing Check firewall status from the results.

>Three green tick marks mean the firewall is working normally - if not, select each one to turn the firewall on.

4) Use the latest version of your web browser:

>Web browsers are vital applications, but just like other software, they can contain bugs. Hackers are quick to capitalise on these and create bogus (or infect genuine) web sites with data designed to exploit them. Once a web browser has been compromised in this way, a hacker can monitor everything you type, including passwords to credit card numbers. That’s why it’s vital to use the latest version of your web browser - anything other than this may be a security risk.

>Internet Explorer is on its way out to make way for Microsoft Edge, so don't expect to use that forever. Edge, like Google Chrome and Firefox browsers, should automatically update themselves.

5) Don’t fall for phishing emails:

>Emails that appear to be from a recognisable online service asking you to log into a site to confirm some personal details are always fake.

>These emails are usually caught by your email application’s spam filter, but if one does slip through and you click its link, your web browser should detect and block the site it takes you to.

>This does depend on your web browser being aware of the fraudulent site, though, which is another good reason to always use the most recent version.

6) Use the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

If you suspect your PC has succumbed to malware and your anti-malware software doesn’t detect it, there are two steps to take.

>The first is to download and run the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool from the Windows Download Centre. This will detect and remove specific types of malware and is very simple to use, although it isn’t a replacement for a full anti-malware application.

7) till infected? Use a boot CD

🦑>Some malware can hide within Windows and make itself difficult to detect and remove. If your own anti-malware software and the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool fail to shift it, you’ll need to download and burn a free anti-malware boot CD – refer to your computer’s manuals for instructions on how to boot from a CD as the process varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

>Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 is a good one, but never download it on an infected PC -ask a friend to do it, if necessary. This will then scan your PC for malware without the need for Windows, which makes removal that much easier.

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