Computer Threats You Should Know About

Even the most affordable computers can be a major investment for an individual and it is important to carry out a few simple steps in order to keep this technology running smoothly for years on end. Here are a few of the most common computer threats that could affect your PC or laptop and some of the best tips in order to prevent these threats.

One of the biggest threats to a computer owner is viruses and other forms of malware. These viruses come in many different styles and they can either damage the computer itself or will attempt to steal sensitive information such as credit card numbers or passwords. In order to prevent this, all those that use wireless internet should password protect their home or work with Wifi Protected Access (WPA). This may also speed up the uploads and downloads as unknown users will no longer use up the bandwidth. Anti-virus programs should also be installed and kept up-to-date to prevent any intrusions.

In order to protect important information, passwords, photos, music, or videos, owners should also keep external copies. This can be done with cloud servers, but this option is vulnerable to online risks as well. By saving these files on mini CDs or other blank media CD R options, users can be sure that their information is backed up in a safe location. If the computer is stolen at any time or there is any other serious damage to the hard drive, these backups can be used to upload the files onto the user's next computer quickly and affordably.

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