GUIDELINES FOR USING COMPUTERS OVER INTERNET

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Following are the major guidelines for using computers over Internet.

  1. Most of the computer viruses are spread through e-mail attachments. Do not open any e-mail attachment that you are not sure about the sender.
  2. Download files only from reputed sources. Do not use/copy software that you cannot confirm the origin.
  3. Avoid clicking on pop-up advertisements. close them instead
  4. Use USB drives with caution. Plugging someone else's USB storage into your computer or plugging your own USB storage into a computer at an Internet cafe/unsafe computer, can spread an infection through USB  storage. 
  5. Make sure the firewall is set and turned on.
  6. Use strong passwords. Change password at regular intervals.
  7. Update the virus definitions of your antivirus program periodically online.
  8. Keep a regular backup of your important files on DVD, another hard disk, etc.
  9. Be careful about giving personal data online. If you see e-mail message requests for personal data such as telephone number, address, credit number, etc. from unknown persons, ignore it.
  10. Visit bank's websites by typing the URL  into the address bar. Do not click on links within e-mails to go to bank websites. Bank or any of its representatives never send you e-mail/SMS or phone calls to get your personal information, usernames or password. Never reveal your password or ATM card details to anyone.
  11. Check whether the website you are visiting is secure while performing financial transactions. The web address in address bar should start with 'https://'. Also look for a lock icon on the browser's address bar.
  12. Keep a regular check on your online accounts. Regularly login to your online accounts, and check your statements. If you see any suspicious transaction, report them to your bank or credit card provider.

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