PC SAFETY KIT
Tried and tested tools to secure your pc from malware and viruses.
GET AN ANTIVIRUS:-
when it comes to antivirus programs, the impression is that paid versions are always better. not true. paid antiviruses have more features- like sandboxing(to isolate the web browser)
or anti spam(to filter emails)-- but the dtection engine for virus scanning and real-time protection is more or less similar across guardian software.
avira antivirus: Avira is said to have onre of the best virus-detection engines among all antivirus programs, and that alone makes it worthy. it also quite veasy to use and does not slow down
the system as much as other similar offerings.
AND A FIREWALL:-
software firewall will not stop a skilled hacker, but it still plays an important role in securing your pc. a firewall gives you the power to decide which programs or services
on your pc can access he internet, and in what way. to that effect, the free version of ZONE ALARM gets our nod as the firewall of choice.
the rules in zone alarm are easy to set.
NOW, VACCINATE YOUR PEN DRIVE:-
pen drives, often used on different pc, are the primary source of virus infections on home PCs. but of course, you can't stop using a pen drive for that reason. the solution is adigital vaccine.
Panda offers a USB vaccine that disable Autorun(a feature of windows that is exploited by cyber scammers- and stop viruses.
the tool is simple to use: Download it, plug in pen drive and then select usb drive vaccination.
this will make the pen drive immune to viruses unless you formate it again. at the same time, clicking on 'vaccinatr the computer' will disable autorun on the machine and make it more resistant to viruses that use USB drives to spread.
FINNALY, TAKE CARE OF PESKY SPIES:-
Even the best antivirus proframs are sometime unable to detect spyware(tiny program that get installed on ur pc without ur permission to collect information about you, and serve you annoing pop-up ads.
to protect your pc from such spies, use MALWAREBYTE antimalware (free version).