Skip to main content

Tech Tips - Anti-Spyware Tips

Anti-Spyware Tips

Anti-Spyware Tip

Reason

Keep your system updated

Keep your system updated-- including all anti-viral and anti-spyware packages. New spyware comes out every day. Un-patched, un-updated systems are simply asking to be infected. Update the operating system, too.

Do not click on links within pop-up windows

Pop-up windows are often spyware activators. Clicking on a pop-up link may install spyware software on your computer. Close the popup with the "X" on the title bar and not the "close" link, if any, within the window.

Do not download any files from strangers

Do not download files from strangers even if the subject line sounds like they know you. All it takes is one downloaded file to propagate a virus or install malicious spyware.

Be careful when downloading files from the Internet

Ensure that the source is a legitimate and reputable one. If you are uncertain, don't download the file at all or download the file to a floppy and test it with your own anti-spyware and anti-virus software.

Set your Barracuda Web Filter to update automatically

Over 90 percent of all computers connected to the Internet are infected with spyware. Barracuda Networks automatically updates your Web Filter with the most current spyware rules and definitions every hour for robust protection.

Be skeptical of free downloads

Many sites offering customized toolbars or other goodies are come-ons. Don't download programs from sites you don't trust or know. You may well be exposing your computer to spyware by downloading some of these programs.

Don't follow e-mail links offering anti-spyware software

Be careful! These links may actually install the spyware they claim to be keeping off your system.

Don't download browser code

Many spyware programs pop up an official-looking dialog box asking if you want to download a browser plug-in. These pop-ups may look official, but they are really spyware waiting to install a flurry of pop-ups, undesirable toolbars, or other unwanted content. Certificates won't protect you from adware and other online annoyances carried by these ActiveX controls.

 

Comments

Post a Comment

Please write your comment

Popular posts from this blog

Tech Tips - Turn on Delegate Access

Turn on Delegate Access A delegate automatically receives Send on Behalf permissions. This means your delegate can do the following: ·          Respond to a meeting request sent to you, the manager. ·          Receive meeting request responses sent to you, the manager. ·          Compose and send an e-mail message that, when received, will have Delegate Name   on behalf of   Manager Name   next to   From . By default, the delegate can read only the meeting requests and responses sent to the manager. The delegate does not have access to read any other messages in your   Inbox . 1.      On the   Tools   menu, click   Options . 2.      Click the   Delegates   tab, and then click   Add . If the   Delegates   tab or the   Add   button is mi...
Post a Comment
Read more

Multiple Choice Love Letter - Q&A Type Reply (Hilarious)

A teenage college guy sent a love letter (in Q/A format) to his classmate.   My Dearest Ishaa,     Please answer the following questionnaire. For Options   (A) 10 marks, (b) 5marks and (c) 3 marks.   **********   1) Whenever you enter the class room, your sight always falls on me because:   (a) of love (b) you couldn't control seeing me (c) really ... Am I doing it?   **********   2) Whenever professor cracks joke, you laugh and turn and look at me because:   (a) you always like to see me smiling (b) you are testing whether I like jokes (c) you are attracted by my smile   **********   3) When you were singing in the class, I entered and immediately you stopped singing because:   (a) you are so coy to sing before me (b) my presence influenced you (c) you feared that whether I'll like your song   **********   4) When you were showing your childhood photo, when I asked for it, you hide it because:   (a) you fel...
Post a Comment
Read more

Healthy Heart - Tips

(Attchd): Heart Attack + Natural Home therapy for opening the veins of the heart. For Heart Vein opening: Lemon juice              01 cup Ginger juice              01 cup Garlic  juice              01 cup Apple vinegar            01 cup Mix all above and boil on low heat, approximately half  hour, when it becomes 3 cups, take off stove and let cool. After cooling, mix 3 cups of natural honey and keep it in bottle. Every morning before breakfast  use one Table spoon regularly. Your blockage of Vein's will open. No need now for any Angiography  or Bypass... Please pass on this to your real well wishers... Wishing you a healthy life     Thanks & Regards ============================ Mohammed Rahman Mecheri ...
1 comment
Read more