Protection of computers for people who depend more antivirus

The virus is still important, but today much of the prevention of viruses depends on people.
Pests are more and more quickly, and the antivirus did not get the job done only with the recognition of the virus signature, the programs also try to recognize suspicious behavior to catch threats that are still unknown.
The problem is that most of the infections now depends on user behavior, such as opening an attachment to an e-mail, click on a link or downloading a file.
"If you're more concerned in their navigation, eliminates 80% to 90% of the problems, " says Ricardo Bachert, Panda Software of Brazil.
Even visits to certain sites, as some addresses pornography or online gambling can result in an infection. This is because there are addresses that exploit browser vulnerabilities to install malware while browsing.
Who wants to have access to that content type can purchase a program that tries to block the loading of compromised sites. Another possibility is to use a browser other than Explorer, like Firefox, as there are more malware that exploits vulnerabilities in Microsoft software.
One must also remember that it is not sufficient only to maintain the security of your computer. If the machine is on a network, home or business, other equipment can transmit infection to your computer pests.
Check out seven tips to avoid being infected with viruses:
1. Antivirus
Keep it on. For convenience, let it do automatic updates and scan schedule at least once a week
2. Firewall
Download a program of the type and activate it. Pay attention to the messages it displays and authorizes actions only trusted programs
3. Messages
No problem in downloading and opening e-mails, but do not open attachments or click links in messages from unknown senders
4. Distrust
Even emails that appear to come from friends can have problems. If you do not know what is being sent, ask your friend before opening or clicking
5. Currents
Do not pass current and emails funny or cute, you may be helping to spread viruses and other threats
6. Shopping
If you receive e-mails of commerce sites, even if you have done shopping, go to the site by typing the address in the browser instead of clicking links. If the message appears to be from the IRS or the Electoral Court, delete
7. Passwords
To avoid problems even in case of theft of information, change passwords frequently sensitive, as the bank's website

 

SOURCE: PAULA LEITEda Folha de S. Paulo, as the bank's website