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Computer Security - Dos and Don’ts You can avert a major portion of computer security issues by being cautious. You must constantly remind yourself that your security is your priority. You should be strict on yourself at all times and never compromise on anything when it comes to computer security.
Here are some dos and don’ts with regard to computer security:
Have a reliable computer antivirus program and remember to renew its subscription before it expires. Most of us tend to ignore the renewal reminders. Keep your antivirus (Best Anti-Spyware And FireWall) definitions up to date. If you cannot remember, set automatic updates and make sure that you set these scheduled updates at least once in a week.
Do not download anything from unreliable sites. We have an affinity towards things that are free whether it is free music, free screensavers, free software programs etc. When we download stuff from the internet, we are subjecting ourself to a tremendous risk. We can never be sure what kind of malicious tools will get downloaded along with the software or the music that we download.
Pay attention to security warnings. When you computer gives you a security warning make sure to read the security warning in full and try to attend to the issues as a first thing.
Never click on links that are not known. When you get mails from unknown sources, never click on links that come in those mails. Always type the URL in the address bar, because the link may not always take you to the right place. It may read something but the landing page will be something different.
Run virus check before opening attachments. Many of us try to skip this step and subject ourselves to unnecessary risk. It would just take few seconds to run a quick security check on the attachments that you get via mail. It will go a long way in protecting you from unnecessary security issues.
Never shop in sites that do not have an SSL certificate. These days we shop extensively using online shopping sites. Before you start supplying your personal information and credit card information make sure the website that you are using is a reputed website and that they have SSL security certificate for safe credit card transaction.
Be attuned to changes in your computer. A good driver knows his car well. Similarly, you should know your computer well. Pay attention to unusual behavior of your computer such as sudden shutting down of browsers or shutting down of the entire system, frequent hanging even when only a few applications are open, slow processing speed etc. These things need not necessarily mean that there is an intruder into your system, but it can be a vital indication, which you should not ignore.
Do not rely on free antivirus programs (six months Trial internet security suit) and free spyware programs. As much as possible, try to buy or subscribe reliable antivirus programs rather than relying on free software.
Remember to regularly scan your system for virus and spyware.
Please feel free to add to the list as this is all I can think of right now. Will keep adding in future.
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Originally Posted by Rameshjeee 
