From email to online banking and investing to shopping, today people are using their computers for many things that used to be done only offline. As we do these things on a more regular basis, unfortunately we open ourselves up to a new breed of criminals and their new weapons like spyware, viruses and email scams. While some may be looking to phish your personal information and identity for resale, others simply just want to use your computer as a platform from which to attack other unknowing targets. As our use of computers and the related potential for risk increased, it is import that we make sure we have taken steps to protect ourselves. Just like the advice of not walking alone at night, there are things we should and shouldnt do on the internet. Below are a few easy, cost-effective things you can do to make your computer more secure.
– Viruses can cause your computer to fail unexpectedly so always make backups of important information and store in a safe place separate from your computer.
-Computer software is being continuously updated and criminals are continuously finding new ways to attack. Update and patch your operating system, web...