Computer hackers are not just super geeks sitting in a dark room somewhere thinking up ways to play pranks. They probably number in the tens of thousands. Their goals vary from stealing financial data to inflicting damage for fun to, in the case of corporate and international hackers, ripping off trade secrets. To defend yourself, you must be cautious what you do online and install some basic protection.
- Do Not Disclose Your IP Address
This the biggest mistake you could ever do. Never Disclose your IP address to anybody. ‘cause IP address is the address of your computer. Once the hacker knows the address of your computer it will be easy for him enter into your home (computer) and steal your accessories (data and passwords).
- Do Not Download any Suspicious Software or Attachments
A lot of people search for Cracks and Keygens online. Remember this is most exploited method used by the hackers to hack into your system. They usually attach a Keylogger or Trojan with the crack or the keygen. Once you download and install it then your data will be automatically sent to the hacker without your permission. And this might lead to a disaster if you are a online business man because your sensitive information such as PayPal Account Information, Email Account Information can be sent to the hackers.
- Use A Trusted Antivirus And Firewall Program
Do not depend upon windows firewall to protect yourself from online hackers. It is always a wise decision to use a good firewall program and do install a good antivirus program. You can go for the free antivirus and firewall programs if you would not like to spend a penny.
- Use Secure Passwords (3D Passwords)
Always use 3D passwords to protect your accounts from getting hacked. Your password must contain digits, special symbols like underscore (_) and other such characters. Do not use small passwords.Your password should be at least eight characters long in length and should be hard to guess.
- Use On Screen Keyboard While Logging In
Using On Screen Keyboards to enter user name and password or while entering secret data will fool the keylogger if it is already installed on your system. None of your keystrokes are logged.
- Track Background Programs
Keep track of the programs that are running on your computer. Keyloggers tend to run in the background, out of sight. You can check the programs via the Task Manager by pressing (Ctrl + Alt + Delete).
- Always Logout From Your Accounts
You should always logout from your accounts instead of closing the browser window directly ‘cause whenever you login into your account a cookie is placed by the server into your account and when you logout this cookie is deleted. If you do not logout and the cookie is not deleted the hacker might gain access to this cookie and then he would be able to login into your account from his PC.
- Have A Backup Of Your Data. Just In Case...
Some viruses are made to destroy your data. So in case you fail to defend, you don't have to worry if you have a backup.
So it is always advisable to backup your data.
Just by following these simple rules and advices, you can remain safe on internet and do you what you want! MANIKANTA REDDY
THE GREY HAT
