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− | If you're using Microsoft Windows, | + | If you're using Microsoft Windows, here are a few recommended steps to take immediately upon reading this, if you have not already done so. |
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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. 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 [[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. | ||
+ | # In internet explorer [http://update.microsoft.com. update your computer] by scanning your computer and installing high-priority/recommended updates. | ||
# 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 01:25, 28 October 2005
If you're using Microsoft Windows, here are a few recommended steps to take immediately upon reading this, if you have not already done so.
- 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.
- In internet explorer update your computer by scanning your computer and installing high-priority/recommended updates.
- Install another browser like Mozilla Firefox or Opera as Internet Explorer has a long history of security incidents.