How do I keep my computer from getting infected by malware?
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How do I keep my computer from getting infected by malware?
Here are some basic general security best practices:
For home networks & end users:
- Update operating systems and software on all computers and devices.
- Update your anti-virus/anti-malware programs, and run full scans on every device that is possible.
- Change all passwords – routers, computers, laptops, phones, mobiles, etc and reboot them afterward.
- Use two-factor authentication when possible!
- Any smart devices that are not needed should be disconnected from the network immediately.
For business/office/enterprise environments:
- Update operating systems and software on all computers and devices.
- Update your anti-virus/anti-malware programs, and run full scans on every device that is possible.
- Verify router and firewall configurations and ensure the firmware is the most recent version.
- Disable any unnecessary external access to your router & network, and appropriately secure any necessary external access procedures.
- Change all passwords – routers, computers, laptops, servers, CMS, FTP, administrative, domain, email, etc
- Use two-factor authentication when possible!
- Monitoring and reviewing network traffic for unusual patterns or destination ports can be very useful.
- Consider investing in a host-based IDS or an enterprise anti-malware solution, and update it frequently.