More Than Words, Op. 3

SAVE YOUR COMPUTER . . . AND THOSE IMPORTANT DATA!

THE 10 BEST PRACTICES FOR SAFE COMPUTING
From http://www.trendmicro.com

Make sure that your computer is installed with the latest antivirus / Internet Security software.

Apply all the latest critical security patches from your computer operating system and / or application software vendor.

Download the latest pattern files and perform a full system scan before backing up your important data on CD.

When not in use, do not leave your computer and / or your wireless router / access point on and logged on to the Internet.

Before conducting any Internet activity or downloading email each day, download and update and latest pattern files.

Be cautious of emails that come in the form of greeting cards, contain seductive photos, free software or too-good-to-be-true offers.

Before installing software from the Internet, read the end-user licence agreement (EULA) carefully to prevent installation of spyware or adware.

Delete any suspicious email from bank or online merchant that asks for credit card information, ATM pin, password, etc.

If you want to buy gifts online, use known trusted and secured Web sites.

Go through this checklist periodically and remind people around you.

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