DOS and DON’TS

DO:

• Always keep security up to date.  Buy internet security if you can afford it over free security.
• Be smart, and suspicious, of people from “Microsoft” and “Banks” and other large organisations calling up for your personal information over the phone, saying there are viruses on your computer.

DON’T:

• Open emails that you are unsure about.
• Visit untrusted sites.
• Grant access to anyone over the phone unless they are an IT Professional that you have contacted directly.  Not from a Google search either.

Prevention:

• Keep your computer safe by regularly updating your software, using a Firewall, installing anti-spyware programs and adjusting security settings.
• Stay away from websites that seems suspicious.

Spyware Symptoms:

• You have a problem if you see pop-up ads as soon as you turn on your computer or when not browsing the web.
• Some spyware can change your homepage settings even when readjusted.
• Toolbars that return even when removed.
• In severe cases, you will lose connection to internet and your PC will be locked with a full screen of ads.