5 Tips to Avoid Malware In Your Computer System
There are different ways to recover your computer and data, even when it’s infected. But, let’s admit that, it is not an easy task. In fact, you will end up losing your time and effort in the long run. So, as a saying goes, precaution is better than cure.
The best part is that, with a few simple tips, you can avoid malware on your system. These steps don’t require you to be an expert in tech or a geek. They are simple, easy to do, but can have a huge positive impact on the security of your computer, be it Windows or macOS. We have covered 5 Tips, which are going to surely help you.
1. Run Updated Versions of Your OS and Programs
This is one of the easiest yet the most effective ways to avoid malware infections. It’s a fact that hackers and virus-builders always find loopholes in computer programs and even in Operating Systems. At the same time, if you are running a proprietary OS/Program, the developers will release on-time patches and upgrades. So, viewing from that point, it’s essential to run the latest version of your frequently-used programs and the OS. In fact, we highly recommend the removal of outdated programs from your computer, which can otherwise be used for malicious activities.
2. Use a Premium Antivirus Suite
This is applicable for all platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Android. And, there are certain reasons, why we recommend the use of premium antivirus programs. First of all, free antivirus programs can do more harm than good. Second, it’s only with paid ones that you can have the best protection algorithms and features. With some packages, you can have features like Public Wi-Fi Protection and integrated Backup Options. It’s up to you to choose the best programs in the market, but make sure you are paying for the good features as well as support. We would suggest you check Kaspersky Total Security with great deals for first-time users or Bitdefender Total Security is also very good.
3. Be Careful While Using Open Networks
Have you ever used a public network while sitting in the coffee shop or in the airport? Did you know that a clever hacker can steal all your information right away, even as you’re typing at it? If you didn’t, it is the right time for realization. We understand that you can’t stop using public networks, but there should be some security-protection actions. The best thing you can do is to use a Virtual Private Network service. This way, all the requests sent from your PC will be encrypted and the hacker won’t be able to track it — even if you are not browsing an HTTPS website.
4. Backing Up the Important Files
This is not really a method for malware-prevention but dedicated to the protection of your data. We don’t say you should back up all the types of information, such as the huge files. That said, when it comes to important ones like documents or photographs, the back-up option is quite valid, because not always all backup software works Even then, you have different options to check out. First, you can use the in-built backup utility of Windows or macOS. Second, you can install some third-party backup utilities and get the job done. Last but not least, many online spaces are there to store & access your files including Google Drive and OneDrive. One of them will surely help you.
5. Educate Yourself About the Good and Bad in Web
The thought may be abstract for a tech-help tip, but this is something important for malware prevention. In case if you did not know, most malware is spread via malicious websites, spam emails, phishing attacks as well as so-called freeware downloads. Therefore, as a basic computer user, you should know how to tell apart the good and bad stuff in the World of Web. For instance, understand that no one will send you a mail, asking for your bank details for sending some money. These may seem smaller for you but can have a big impact on your computer and data.
Summing Up
Among these malware-prevention tips, some of them are free while the other one is paid. When you’ve value for your data and device, it’s good to spend some money for the protection of the same. We’re sure about something else: you can’t move on without using any of these tips.
Hey Suprabhat,
Viruses and malware can wreak havoc on our computer. Not only do the malicious files slow down our PC and interfere with Web browsing, some can even compromise sensitive data on our hard drive.
People have a higher chance of avoiding viruses when they scan their email-attachments first before opening them. An anti-virus scanner must be attached as a way to defend the computer from any randomly downloaded file from the internet.
Having our data corrupted and hard disk rendered inoperable is the worst nightmare for a computer user but this tips will definitely work for better result. Eventually, thanks for sharing your valuable tips with us.
With best regards,
Amar kumar
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Hello Amar,
Thanks for commenting here.
Yes this is the major reason we should avoid malware entrance on our computers.
Keep visiting
Best Regards
Suprabhat
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Catching malware is easy, but generally it can also be avoided easily. All it takes is a little common sense… nice tips to avoid it are very well explained in your post! its really helpful..
Hello Kashif,
I agree with your point, but still there are many people who don’t know how to catch malware.
So it is better to avoid them.
Thanks for commenting
Best Regards
Suprabhat
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Hello, Suprabhat
My system has recently been affected by an adware called google custom search. It is really annoying, and I have tried many ways to remove it but everything seems to work at first but the adware comes back every time. Can you suggest me any solution for this problem as I don’t want to format my system.
A solution would really be appriciated.
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Hi Itender,
Even I have also faced many such adware, and they are seriously very annoying.
I was quite frustrated but anyhow was able to deal with them.
Thanks for commenting
Best Regards
Suprabhat
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Some hackers specifically search for unsecured wireless connections driving to different areas to find them and sit quietly across the street while accessing all your info. They also will often set up fake free Wi-Fi connections or hotspots specifically aimed to steal your information.
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Once suddenly I got an email that ‘$200 is successfully withdrawn from your upwork account’. Ohh! But didn’t done it. Later I came to know that my all passwords were hacked using a spyware. Actually I got my money back by doing some hard stuffs that’s a different thing. After this, without delay I formatted my OS and installed NPAV.
The above incident grabbed my attention to read this article. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Great post! I can agree enough on the importance of having a backup software! I’ve seen so many incidents of people losing important and valuable documents because they didn’t have a backup software in place! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing these tips! It is so important to protect yourself from these things, and I think it is the most important to make sure that you back everything up too!
That’s some real tips.
Thanks for these trips and tricks. I would surely try to implement these mentioned ones.
Thanks again 🙂
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For me I just use Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Anti Malware. Working great for me. using Window 7 on 5 years old Dell Vostro 1014
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Hi,
Very informative post and all above mentioned tips really helpful actually to protect computer system from Malware infections….!!
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Hi,
somany person didn’t using their sense to avoid malware in our computers, here you represent unique methods to done is more useful for other users. good work keep it up and make a better through out
Thanks for the best tips. Malware are common now a days and one should know about how to get rid of this. In addition to that we also have to well aware about ransomware attacks.