{"id":6927,"date":"2021-05-22T07:37:12","date_gmt":"2021-05-22T04:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technologyreviewer.com\/?p=6927"},"modified":"2021-05-22T07:37:12","modified_gmt":"2021-05-22T04:37:12","slug":"easy-ways-to-protect-computer-from-malware-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abodeinternet.com\/easy-ways-to-protect-computer-from-malware-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Ways to Protect Your Computer from Malware Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cybersecurity experts have found malicious software or malware to be one of the most common threats to your computer security. No one wants their computer to be infected with malware, thus we need to protect it. Now, a computer infected with malware will tend to slow down or start behaving unusually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worse even, your device may crash! Think of the data you could lose in such a scenario. This is why you need to protect your computer from common malware threats. Here are a few practical tips that will help you stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proliferation of malware is an ongoing problem. In fact, there are more than 50 million new malicious programs released every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although you can install anti-virus software and firewalls to protect your computer from the onslaught of malware, these solutions do not always work as planned. These simple ways will help you prevent your computer from being infected with malware in the first place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Use good anti-virus software – A good antivirus program will help you detect any threats in advance so that they don’t affect your computer at all.<\/li>
  2. Update the operating system regularly – Operating systems need regular updates for security purposes. Make sure to update it as soon as possible after installation or purchase of a new computer<\/li>
  3. Enable two-factor authentication wherever applicable<\/li>
  4. Never open spam emails<\/li>
  5. Use strong passwords<\/li>
  6. Keep an eye on strange activity on your network<\/li>
  7. Don’t connect unknown devices directly to the internet<\/li>
  8. Backup important data- Always keep backup copies of important files<\/li>
  9. Install firewalls<\/li>
  10. Use of VPNs<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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