How To Protect Your Computer From Intrusion
Written on 11:42 PM by phrozen
Take a glimpse at the quote below...
"In 2007, a denial-of-service attack was launched every 53 minutes. Earlier this year, the loss of an undersea cable resulted to the loss of Internet service for entire regions. Businesses that rely to any measure on the Web must secure their businesses against the possibility of large-scale cyber-attacks and disasters, writes strategic management consultant Kevin Coleman."
reference : technewsworld
Are you doing the right thing to protect your computer against such attacks? If the answer is "No" then follow the recommendation below on how to protect your computer. We will be using Windows XP as an example.
Download Firewall
You will have to download software based firewall to protect your computer. I recommend using Comodo Firewall PRO since the software itself not only protect your computer against intrusion but also protect against dangerous malware. It is also comes with antivirus scanner. Best of all, its free. You can download Comodo Firewall PRO here.
Comodo Firewall PRO screenshot
Create Password For Administrator Account
Many users use blank password for Administrator account. Hackers can easily gain full access to the system. For security purpose, create a password with minimum 8 character and use numbers and symbol when creating the password.example:
i) GOOD Password
- cut7%ter
- $4!asd/5
- password
- admin
- 123456
Disable File & Print Sharing in Network Connection
1. Click Start>Control Panel>Network Connections
2. Right click on the network device & select properties
Network Connection Screenshot
3. Uncheck Client for Microsoft Network & File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks.
4. Click OK.
Its done. Now you can browse the internet without fear. For added protection use Mozilla Firefox for safe browsing.
