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IT Security has written a very useful article entitled The Twenty Minute Guide to PC Security: 20 Tips to Secure your Box.
This article was written on Feb 2007 but the rules still apply today, it is a very good article that talks to pretty much everyone who has
a home network or spends time on the Internet. If you do nothing else
but take the advice in this article, you will be doing a lot to secure
your computer and home network than the vast majority of users. Here are
the areas that are covered in the article:
The Basics: Spotting and Eliminating Threats
- Use a firewall
- Install and update anti-virus software
- Install and run anti-spyware software
- Install additional basic threat counter-measures
Tweaking Settings and Making Usage Adjustments
- Strengthen your web browser security
- Install the latest OS service pack
- Select secure software and update it regularly
- Disable file sharing on your hard drives
- Be cautious when downloading
Safely Emailing
- Use a first-rate email client
- Handle email attachments carefully
- Do not click on email links haphazardly
- Set up email filters
Protecting Your Password
- Keep hackers guessing
- Use a variety of different passwords
- Password protect your login access
Wireless Protection
- Protect your wireless network
- Do not use a neighbor’s wi-fi connection
Physical Protection
- Disguise your laptop
- Use anti-theft solutions