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Are you worried about the security of your computer? You should be because your wealth and stress level depend upon it.

A leak the computer’s protective system can reveal company secrets and expose any confidential information. Being proactive in keeping your computer secure can save you a lot of time and money.

Proactive computer security tips.

Use strong passwords.

Sure, it is convenient for you to use your name and date of birth for all the websites you use. Hackers will be grateful too.  Once they break one of your accounts, they will get access to all of them.

You can manage your ever-growing number of online accounts with a variety of password storage programs starting with Excel spreadsheets to software written specifically for password storage.

 We recommend eWallet by Ilium Software. This program allows you to keep all your confidential data in one secure location. In addition, you can install an additional copy of eWallet on your smartphone and carry your passwords around whenever you go.

Files encryption

Locking your files is like locking your drawer – simple but effective. MS Office provides password protection for all types of documents. You can protect all your MS Office documents simply by assigning unique and strong passwords.

Setting a screen saver password will further help protect your computer from unauthorized access when you are away.

Don’t share your passwords.

Your password is only good while it is solely yours. Don’t give your password to ANYBODY. Instead, many programs and websites (Google Docs is one example,) offer you to create guest accounts. Don’t be afraid to abuse that option when there is need.

However, guest accounts are not always an option. If that is the case, you can go with the good-old temporary passwords – something that most websites already use to protect your security. If you would like a third party to get access to your account for a short time, simply change your password and give the temporary one. Don’t forget to change it back after your business with the third party is done.

Beware of viruses and malware software.

Install antivirus software and schedule regular full system scanning. This simple action will let you reap many benefits that range from protecting your computer’s software and hardware to not letting third parties abuse your e-mail database.

Beware of strangers

Don’t open e-mails from unknown senders. It is very unlikely that you will gain anything from spam but viruses.

Log off when you are done.

Do it even you are at home in order to build this habit to a fully automated level. Then, next time you leave the library, you will know for sure that you didn’t leave your Gmail account open for your fellow library computer user.