Safe when browsing the web and downloading files

Sometimes you need to download files from the internet but I'm afraid that those files carry Trojan or virus, or simply want to surf safely without phishing . With this article you There will be a simple way to protect and prevent virus infection.

Safe browsing

Today's 'black hat' hackers are very sophisticated in integrating malicious code into the website's source code. When users visit these websites, they will accidentally download malicious code without knowing it and then become 'zombies'. Therefore, to protect precious data on your PC, you must protect yourself when browsing the web.

The first step you need to do is go to the settings if you are using Internet Explorer, in the menu select Tools - Internet Options , select the Security tab, click the Custome Level button below. In the Settings section, you should Disable (disable) ActiveX controls or ask them to 'ask' you before activating if you browse websites that require you to install ActiveX.

Next, you should have an antivirus program available on your computer to do all the downloads, especially when browsing the website, the files will be automatically downloaded to the temporary folders. If you regularly browse the web and fear viruses on the web, you can consult Dr.Web AntiVirus, it is dedicated to killing viruses, Trojans, malicious codes when browsing the web. Other software such as BitDefender AntiVirus, AVG AntiVirus or Kaspersky Antivirus are also good choices. How to use, set up these programs you can search again on TTO, users with computer skills can use more firewalls to increase security.

Download the file safely

Downloading files is a very frequent task when working on the Internet. When browsing the web, there are software, programs you want to download for use on your system, but you do not have an antivirus program at this time, you have become 'good bait' of viruses, Trojans.

Today, there are millions of viruses, Trojans, spyware, dialers . distributed, included in free download programs on websites, especially free or downloadable hacker websites. Therefore, once again, it is very important to install an antivirus program on your computer and always open it in real time protection.

Note : All the files and websites we uploaded were checked at that time. However, the content of the website, downloaded files may be changed at any time by the owner. Therefore, you need to note the following 9 'golden' rules to protect yourself:

1. Always set the antivirus program to be automatically activated when Windows starts (Startup)

2. If the system resources are strong, always set the highest security mode

3. Regularly scan the virus regularly to ensure that no virus is infected on the system

4. Set up antivirus program to update virus database every day via internet

5. When installing or opening any zipped file, make a habit of clicking the right mouse button and scanning with the previous antivirus. Even with email sent from familiar addresses or free web pages, traffic is high.

6. Please delete all infected files completely. 'Erase' or transfer to the Quarantine section (safe area) only for important files and documents

7. When reinstalling the operating system, install the antivirus immediately before installing other software or utilities

8. Never connect to the internet when no antivirus program is active

9. Only temporarily lock the antivirus program in the most essential cases as you need the entire system resources to handle a certain task.

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