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When it comes to computer security, a wide range of threats should be regarded, comprising malicious attacks by hackers and individual physically stealing your computer and the information it comprises of you are wondering how to protect your computer from hackers. Then there is no need to worry as we mention several ways to protect and remove malware from your computers. Not only one method is enough to ensure your computer is secure—the more number of protection layers, the harder for hackers to use your computer. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: How To Protect Your Computer From Hackers


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How To Protect Your Computer From Hackers
Presentation By D-Delhi
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Introduction
In todays world, cybersecurity is most crucial.
If you use your computer predominantly for
personal use or work tasks or both, it is
significantly probably you wish to keep it and
its contents secure and safe. In this world of
universal computers and determined threats from
hackers, protecting your computer is a must. If
you want to have a smooth digital experience,
then it is compulsory to properly protect your
computer. It is your job to ensure you are
protecting your computer perfectly, so you ensure
you wont lose sensitive files or worst, become
the victim of internet hacking.
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Introduction
When it comes to computer security, a wide range
of threats should be regarded, comprising
malicious attacks by hackers and individual
physically stealing your computer and the
information it comprises of you are wondering how
to protect your computer from hackers. Then there
is no need to worry as we mention several ways to
protect and remove malware from your computers.
Not only one method is enough to ensure your
computer is securethe more number of protection
layers, the harder for hackers to use your
computer.
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Here Are Steps To Protect Your Computer
1. Use A Firewall
A firewall depict the role of a security guard.
Firewalls prevent unjustified access to your
business network and alert you of any
interference attempts. There are two kinds of
firewalls a hardware firewall and software
firewall. Both are caters as similar but for
unique motives. A firewall is one of the initial
steps to offer security to the computer. Firewall
formed a barrier amid the computer and any
unauthorized program trying to come in through
the internet. It makes you familiar that there is
any unauthorized efforts to use your system. Turn
on the firewall permanently is you are using a
system at home.
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2. Install Antivirus Software
Antivirus programs like Panda Cloud Antivirus,
Avast, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes inoculate your
computer against unauthorized code or software
that threatens your operating system. Antivirus
software plays a primary role in protecting your
system by detecting real-time threats to make
sure your data is safe. It is one other means to
protect the computer even if your system is
virus-free, you must install antivirus software
to prevent the system from the further attack of
the virus. Some of the latest antivirus programs
offer automatic updates, this further assist to
protect the PC from newly formed viruses.
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3. Use Complex Password
Using a complex password is the most crucial way
to prevent illegal interference onto your
computer network. Complex password are hard for
hackers to find. The more complex your passwords,
the harder it is for a hacker to breach your
system. Use a password that is at least eight
characters in length and comprise a combination
of numbers, letters that are both upper and lower
case and a special character. The hackers use
tools to break easy password in a few minutes, so
make sure to use a complex password.
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4. Install Anti-Spy Software
Anti-spyware is a special type of software to
protect your computer from hackers. This software
secretly monitors and gather personal or
organizational information. This information is
deflected to a third party website. Like
antivirus software, anti-spyware software offers
real-time safety. It scans all the coming
information and assists in blocking the threat
once detected.
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5. Check On Security Settings Of The Browser
Todays web browser are increasingly
sophisticated, especially in privacy and
security. The browsers have number of security
and privacy settings that you should review and
set to the level you want. The recent browser
offers you the ability to tell web sites to not
track your movements, enlarging your privacy and
security.
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6. Use Encryption
If someone is capable of stealing your data or
monitoring your internet connection, encryption
can forbid hackers from accessing any of that
information. By encrypting your macOS or window
hard drive with FileVault or BitLocker, encrypt
any USB flash drive that comprises sensitive
information and use a VPN to encrypt your web
traffic.
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While browsing the internet, there are several
cyber threats that could put your computer at
risk. If you want to keep your computer safe from
the hackers, then you must use these steps to
protect your computer from hackers, with these
steps you can take to reduce the risk of having
your computer compromised.
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