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# Install a [[Firewall]]. This will close all your [[ports]] from being accessible from the public internet. | # Install a [[Firewall]]. This will close all your [[ports]] from being accessible from the public internet. | ||
| − | # Install [[antivirus]] software. | + | # Install [[antivirus]] software. Make sure you are getting the latest virus definitions (information about the latest viruses) with your configuration. This is important, as new viruses are released daily. |
# Install another browser like [http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ Mozilla Firefox] or [http://www.opera.com Opera] as Internet Explorer has a long history of security incidents. | # Install another browser like [http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ Mozilla Firefox] or [http://www.opera.com Opera] as Internet Explorer has a long history of security incidents. | ||
Revision as of 21:17, 24 October 2005
If you're using Microsoft Windows, there are 3 recommended steps to take other then installing another Operating system.
- Install a Firewall. This will close all your ports from being accessible from the public internet.
- Install antivirus software. Make sure you are getting the latest virus definitions (information about the latest viruses) with your configuration. This is important, as new viruses are released daily.
- Install another browser like Mozilla Firefox or Opera as Internet Explorer has a long history of security incidents.
