Do you really think that you can’t get away without antivirus software? What if, we prove that you can use your computer, without an antivirus program? There are certain practices that you need to follow, to keep up your system running smoothly, even without antivirus software.
We are going to cite the major sources of potential threats and the solutions to keep your computer away from these issues, which could be prove to be really harmful for your system
Internet- The Major Source
Nothing could be done without an internet. All of us have become greatly dependent on it, however this is the major source of virus and malicious code. We explore the world of internet for browsing, to get connected to the kins and pals via social media sites and downloading purpose using Torrent or P2P. Let us see the threats of these important daily activities!
Browsing:
Whenever we browse, you tend to download files. It is not the only activity happening, there could be activities that you’re not aware of, like: running of scripts, poisoning of cookies by hackers and temporary files that get stored in your system. These scripts, cookies and temp files can be hackers’ attempts to get an access of your personal info.
These attempts can be proved failed ones, by using strong browsers that have the ability to obstruct the cookies, scripts, the temporary files and the URLs from being saved in your system.
Social Media Sites:
As it is a renowned fact that almost everybody uses social media platforms to be connected and stay updated, so hackers make use of this fact to flood these sites with malicious code. The hackers consider this unethical deed as their job, so you have to act a little smarter to escape from their traps. Just make use of your common sense, and do not click on the links that look suspicious to you. Also, try to avoid unknown requests.
In case, you get tempted to click on a link that you’re not sure about, scan that link with the security software that is available online and then, click on it. ‘AVG Online LinkScanner’ is one of the software that allows you to scan the link online.
Torrent or P2P downloads:
Whenever you’re downloading software or a movie or any other file, using Torrent or P2P, you cannot predict whether the downloaded file is infected or not. These websites are also loaded with pirated versions, which could make the issue worse. So, it is always advised not to use these websites for downloading any file.
Keeping your computer safe without antivirus software in it is no rocket science. It is just that you need to be careful, while performing certain tasks.