Did Father Christmas send you a new PC as gift this year? That's great! You must have fondled it admiringly. But has it been prepared ready to take you online and confront with the fierce network? Or let me ask: is your new PC security well protected?
People commonly have a misconception that a brand new computer has less or even no security vulnerabilities just because it’s new. But operating a computer is not like driving a car, whose safety performance stays on top when it’s new. You are dealing with the operating system actually, not directly the computer. The truth is, these machines come out of the box needing scores of patches, some basic security software downloads and the disabling or replacing of items security pros don't typically trust.
Raise new PC security step 1: Patch Windows, fix system vulnerabilities
Pre-installed systems differ on different brands and models of computers. There is probably a period of time since the system is pre-installed, so it is more or less out-of-date. As a result, your new PC security is in its lowest level---- there are vulnerabilities needing patch up.
The first thing you must do when you get a new PC is to run Windows update to search whatever patches the machine needs. David Curry, head of information risk management at Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, says he "runs Windows Update" until there are simply no more updates to be found.
Some use third-party flaw finders to see what needs patching (e.g. Wondershare PC Health Check)
Step 2: Uninstall pre-installed software you don’t need
PC manufacturers get sponsorship from software vendors for the pre-installation of their software. The software, of course, is trial version. It’s just like someone bangs a lot of software into your computer without your permission. If it’s really useful, then it can be considered as excusable. But most cases are that it’s all unnecessary software! It may impact computer performance, slow down other software, etc. And from the point of view we discussed here, it makes no contribution to the rise of new PC security but even exposes your computer to the online evils----a lot of software contains security vulnerabilities, too. So just remove what you don’t need to strip the machine to the bare minimums.
Step 3: Install right security utilities, antivirus, anti-spyware, etc.
The current cybertimes makes the popularity of antivirus software. Millions of computer viruses rampage over the internet. A slight neglect may bring trouble to us and our computer, so we need antivirus software.
It’s impossible to say which antivirus is the best. If I name one, you may oppose your number one in your eye to mine and list 100 plus reasons. This is a market with white-hot competition, so you have ample choice.
Another point is that malware (virus, trojan , spyware) develops fast too along with the overall development of computer technology. This makes, however, traditional antivirus software too tired to deal with all kinds of virus, trojan and spyware, etc.
Trojan and spyware and other categories of malware each have its own distinct features, which can be used for special removal of these malware. To improve efficiency and effectiveness of malware removal, we have special trojan, spyware, adware removal tools. And an antivirus and an assistant tool becomes the mainstream set-up. This kind of security assistant tool is commonly free of charge, and I know one, Spyware Removal, the one help you to remove spyware and trojan so that improve much of your new PC security.
Step 4: Form decent internet surfing habits.
This is obvious but at the same time, it’s the hardest part for netizens. Internet is a world. Just pretend you aren’t surfing on the net but moving in another world. Be careful when you click a button, just like be careful when you cross the road; watch out for your account and password just like watch out for your wallet and hand bag, etc. Bring your living habit of personal safety in the real world to the cyber virtual world, and then your new pc is well secured.
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