{"id":42679,"date":"2013-04-01T19:27:07","date_gmt":"2013-04-01T19:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/?p=42679"},"modified":"2013-04-01T19:27:07","modified_gmt":"2013-04-01T19:27:07","slug":"computer-security-tips-everyone-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/computer-security-tips-everyone-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Security Tips Everyone Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>By Windows Talk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Computer Security Tips Everyone Should Know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Everyone should know the following security essentials before going online. Unfortunately, few people do and online theft and fraud are rampant. But you can help put a stop to it by learning the following techniques:<\/p>\n<p><strong>#1: Don\u2019t Download<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t download files or programs from an untrustworthy site no matter how great the offer. Hackers often create fake versions of real programs to get you to download and install viruses on your computer. Also there is no doubt that not all free software comes from a reputable company.<\/p>\n<p>Once the virus is installed on your computer, it can access all of your files as well as use your computer to scam other users or to share illicit material such as child pornography.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to protect your computer from viruses, but sometimes people simply let them in themselves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#2: Don\u2019t Enter Your Info<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Never give any site your personal information unless you\u2019re sure it\u2019s the site it\u2019s claiming to be. For example, if somebody sends you a link to a Facebook page which asks you to log in, make sure it\u2019s actually Facebook you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to ensure a site\u2019s authenticity is to type in its Web address directly. 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