Spyware Blockers - What Not to Do!

Spyware Blockers - What Not to Do!


Most people tell you what to do when it comes to computer security but many people do not tell you what not to do. Many people learn from failing and making mistakes and teaching people from others misfortune will protect you and your family from computer viruses and spyware. Here's what not to do when protecting yourself from computer viruses.
First off, do not open attachments that you are not familiar with. Many viruses come in the form of email attachments and can easily be installed once you approve an installation by opening the email attachment. A good rule of thumb is not to open anything from someone you are not familiar with. Be very cautious with attachments from people you do not know. Also, if the subject line looks weird and is from your friend, do not open it until you talk with your friend. Many times, your friend's computer can be infected and will send out email attachments automatically to other people. Scan the attachment with a virus scanner or spyware blockers software before downloading it.

Do not use P2P or peer to peer sites for downloading music, software and videos. Popular programs such as Kazaa or full of spyware and the network itself has many viruses. Programmers disguise viruses in the form of music files and videos. Never turn your antivirus software off for a long duration of time. Once you turn off your scanner, you will not be protected and will allow viruses to attach immediately. On these lines, never turn off your firewall as well. Most anti-virus software have a built in firewall protection.

Lastly, do not open or install files sent via MSN from unknown people or from your friends. If you get an instant message from your friend, ask your friend first if they sent the attachment. Many popular instant messaging services are easy targets and infected files are sent via the message. Use a free spyware blockers program to scan the file before installing it onto your computer, just to be safe.



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Rico Kidd has a blog about spyware adware blockers