Internet security is more about what you do to protect yourself than what anti-virus program you happen to use. Lifehack has a list of 8 keys to Internet security, and it serves as a good reminder about how to keep your PC, your data, and your identity safe online.
Be sure to check out the article for all the details, but here are the best bits:
- Use a router. A router acts as a hardware firewall to compliment your software firewall. You should use one, even if your internet provider provides a cable or other connection modem.
- Don’t open attachments. This is SO obvious, but people just ignore it anyway. Unless you know who sent you the email, you should discard the message immediately and NEVER open an attachment from someone you don't know.
- Don’t click links in e-mail. There is just no good reasons to click a link in an email message from any of the professional businesses you deal with. Why would you need to click a link in message from your bank? Open your web browser and navigate to the Web site from your favorites to avoid phishing scams. Hyperlinks are just way too risky.
- Install all software security updates. Make sure that your computer is always up to date with the latest operating system updates. Let Microsoft and Windows Update do its thing. You should set your anti-virus program to automatically update it's definitions on a daily basis as well.
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