I think a great New Year's resolution to go along with the weight loss and money management resolutions that we all have is to be more computer security conscious in 08... ok so I guess it sounds corny now, but trust me... the more advanced hackers become, the more threats there are to us as we surf the web and shop online.
A couple of tips that I think you should plan for in 08....
-Buy a security suite for your computer... we have arrived at the time where antivirus is no longer enough for a home computer. Antispyware, AntiMalware, AntiSpam.. yes it all slows down your computer - but so does spyware, malware and spam... so make the smart choice.
-Check your credit - go to equifax.com or one of those places that let you get your credit history for free and DO IT.... make sure someone isn't using your credit cards without you even knowing.
-Investigate LifeLock - www.lifelock.com - GREAT TOOL!!!
-Wipe your PC. Ok so not all of us can do this - but maybe pay someone to do it (preferably not me) but seriously this needs to be done every once in awhile to clean out all the garbage that you get piled up as you surf the web.... do this in conjunction with my first posting
-Change your passwords and download keepass - how long has your password been the same as your bank pin your voicemail password... etc... seriously CHANGE IT!
But seriously - have a great new year and try to be safe when surfing and shopping online.
No comments:
Post a Comment