Computer Security Best Practices

Securing Your Computers

• Avoid using cracked software versions, as they can pose a significant threat to your data and computer security.

Secure Browsing Settings

• Browsers are a common target for hackers and malicious attackers, who exploit vulnerabilities to commit cybercrimes such as data theft, identity theft, and ransom attacks.
• Popular browsers include Google Chrome, Windows Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Netscape, each with its own capabilities and security features.
• Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox release security patches and software updates more frequently than other browsers.
• To secure your browser:
  • Set privacy settings to a high level.
  • Use separate strong password-based user groups.
  • Avoid saving passwords on browsers.
  • Do not login as an administrator unless necessary.
  • Activate safe browsing settings.
  • Attach "Do Not Track" requests to your browsing traffic.
  • Activate SSL and HTTPS settings.
• Additionally, deny or require permission for pop-ups, plugins, and other activities, and set strong computer resources and content access settings.

Scan Devices Before Data Transfer

• Devices such as flash drives, CDs, DVDs, and external hard drives can transport viruses, worms, and Trojans, and should be scanned with updated antivirus and anti-malware software before transferring data.
• Scanning devices fully reduces the threat of viruses infecting your computer.

Social Engineering Attack Precautions

• Social engineering is a cybercrime tactic that targets your data, personal information, and bank account information through media such as text messages, chatting, group discussions, telephone calls, and emails.
• Hackers use professional manners to exploit your innocence or ignorance, and may spread malware through emails, attached documents, and messages.
• Be cautious of in-person communication that may seem sincere but aims to extract sensitive information from you.

Miscellaneous Tips

• Adopting good computer security behavior is crucial, as security is a continuous process.
• Follow industry guidelines and computer security standards and procedures to keep your computer free from viruses.
• Additional tips include:
  • Avoiding free software and cracked software.
  • Not saving passwords on your computer or browsers.
  • Not providing critical information on telephone, email, or SMS.
  • Not opening files sent by unknown people.
  • Not visiting faulty websites.
  • Setting your browser settings at high security and privacy.

Learn about important computer security practices such as avoiding cracked software, updating applications, and securing browsing settings to protect your data and computer from cyber threats and attacks.