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Resolutions for a safe PC

G Data gives users tips for effective protection against online threats
29.12.2011, 29.12.2011

Whether it's reducing stress or spending more time with the family, many people are making resolutions for the new year. In the midst of the excitement, many Internet users will forget to secure their computers, making it easy for cyber criminals to attack them and exploit vulnerabilities caused by outdated software or missed installations of available program updates. G Data therefore recommends users update their PCs ready for the New Year and provides tips on successfully keeping security resolutions.

"Internet users must ensure their PCs are completely protected as cyber criminals will be very active again in 2012”, explains Eddy Willems, IT security expert and G Data’s security evangelist. "Outdated programs in particular are a popular entry gateway for perpetrators since they are easy targets for attacks and malware. Users should keep their systems up-to-date and remove programs for which updates are no longer provided. For complete protection, users need to use an effective security solution."

G Data security tips for the New Year

  • •    The operating system and installed software (including the browser, email program and PDF reader) should always be kept up-to-date by installing service packs, patches and updates. Outdated programs for which there is no longer any provider service should be completely removed and replaced with a new version if necessary.
  • •    Users should use a comprehensive security solution that includes a virus scanner as well as a firewall, spam and real-time protection. This solution should be kept up-to-date with program and virus signature updates.
  • •    Browser cookies, the history and web form files should be deleted after each Internet session as they record data on surfing behaviour. Browsers can be configured to delete these automatically by choosing the appropriate settings. Some browsers also have a private mode, where the majority of temporary files are deleted at the end of the browser session.
  • •    The browser's "remember passwords" function should be deactivated in general, as these can be abused by cyber criminals. Passwords already saved in the browser should be deleted. All websites with stored passwords can be viewed and deleted in the browser settings. 
  • •    A backup saves all critical data in case of an infection or system crash. Furthermore, a system image backs up the entire hard disk with all installed programs. Comprehensive security solutions often include an appropriate module.
  • •    Users should ensure they surf with limited user rights. Rights and user accounts can be easily managed via the Control Panel. Anyone who reinstalls Windows can set up an ap-propriate profile during the installation process.
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