Pc Protection Guide

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WHAT IS MALWARE ?

Malware, short for malicious software, is programming (code, scripts,
active content, and other software) designed to disrupt or deny
operation, gather information that leads to loss of privacy or
exploitation, gain unauthorized access to system resources, and other
abusive behavior.The expression is a general term used by computer
professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or
annoying software or program code.

Having Safe Digital Life :

[First Step] always update your Os & use Latest Release

For latest Os Releas From microsoft :
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You can Use this to Update your Windows : windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Windows Update is a service provided by Microsoft that provides updates
for the Microsoft Windows operating system and its installed
components, including Internet Explorer. An optional feature disables
access to Windows Update, enabling instead access to Microsoft Update,
an expanded version of the service which provides updates not just for
the operating system and Internet Explorer, but also for other Microsoft
software running under Windows, such as Microsoft Office, Windows Live
applications, and Microsoft Expression Studio. Updates are normally
provided over an Internet connection, although there is provision for
updates to be installed on computers without an Internet connection.

Security updates or critical updates eliminate vulnerability to known
malware and security exploits. Other updates correct errors and enhance
functionality.

Security updates are routinely provided on the second Tuesday of each
month, Patch Tuesday, but can be provided whenever a new update is
urgently required to prevent a newly discovered or prevalent exploit
targeting Windows users. Windows Update can be configured to install
critical updates automatically so long as the computer is connected to
the Internet, without the user needing to install them manually, or even
be aware that an update is required

[Second Step]
Use Trusted Firewall - Antivirus
Always use Alternate Firewall/Antivirus instead of windows Firewall or
Defender ( Disable Both of them – Windows Firewall & Defender )

Here Is a Small list Antivirus/Firewall that u can use :

Ad-Aware Pro
avast! Free Antivirus
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
Avira AntiVir Personal
BitDefender Antivirus
BitDefender Antivirus Pro
BullGuard Internet Security
CA Anti-Virus Plus Anti-Spyware
Comodo Antivirus
Coranti
Dr.Web anti-virus for Windows
Emsisoft Anti-Malware
ESET NOD32 Antivirus
F-Secure Anti-Virus
G Data AntiVirus
IKARUS virus.utilities
Immunet Protect Plus
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
Kaspersky Internet Security
Kaspersky PURE
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
McAfee AntiVirus Plus
McAfee Internet Security
Microsoft Security Essentials
Norman Antivirus & Antispyware
Norton 360
Norton Antivirus
Outpost Antivirus Pro
Panda Antivirus Pro
Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro
Preventon Antivirus Free
Prevx
Quick Heal AntiVirus
Rising Antivirus
Sophos Endpoint Security and Control (Anti-Virus)
Trend Micro Internet Security
Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus+
VIPRE Antivirus
Webroot Antivirus with Spy Sweeper
ZoneAlarm Anti-virus

[Second Step-Tips]
-Always Use Latest Version of Security Apps
-Update your virus definitions regularly
-Don't run more than one real time Antivirus together.
-Don’t use illegal keys/cracks/serials for antivirus , try to purchase legal version from manufactured sites
-Get immediate protection. Configure your antivirus software to boot automatically on start-up and run at all times. This will provide you back-up protection
in case you forget to scan an attachment, or decide not to. And in case
you forget to boot up your antivirus software, configuring it to start
by itself will ensure you get immediate protection anyway.
-Run a Virus Scan ( quick scan ) once in a week & Run FULL Scan once in a month

[third Step] Use Secure Browser
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Mozilla Firefox : [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

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Opera: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

IE9-Internet Explorer 9 ( Not Old Versions ! Only Latest ) : [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

[Step 4]

Have One of Anti-viruses Rescue Disk , it’s a live cd which help you when u need them !
Here is a small list of Rescue Disks , I will complete this list later :
Kaspersky Rescue Disk Avira AntiVir Rescue System AVG Rescue CD F-Secure Rescue CD Panda SafeCD BitDefender Rescue CD norton rescue disk avast rescue disk

[Step 5]

-Start running under a limited user account (XP) or keep UAC enabled (Vista/Win 7)
-Use Your windows in virtual environment to avoid writing data to the
hard drive so it prevents malwares from making permanent changes to
other programs and data in your computer. You can use Sandbox security
software
- Some Antivirus/firewalls have this option like “Safe Run” in Kaspersky