Security-sensitive Email Usage
With the advent of the scourge of computer viruses most people have been forced to install and maintain virus protection software on their PC. While this is certainly a necessity, it is definitely not the only things that PC users can and should do to protect themselves. You should keep in mind that it is more than data at stake here, it is your money and identity.
One of the continuing security issues of concern is the way users interact with their email. If you are using one of the public email packages like Yahoo or Google then you have some security, since these systems filter all incoming messages. They also filter attachments to email messages – regardless of the source – prior to downloading or opening them. If you use a private email source or webmail you are definitely on your own.
The reason for this is that email packages – especially one provided free as a part of other software – are often horribly insecure. This means that you will have to provide all the oversight and screening to ensure your security from viruss threats. If it is from an unknown sender, never open an email attachment. Even opening the message – assuming that you may not open the attachment – is a risk.
The next category of virus and spyware risk is the content of the email message itself. Just because a clickable element is in the body of the message and appears to redirect you to the vendor’s website is no guarantee that it will. There are now malware senders who offer an enticing deal or product just to get you to click on a link in the message. As soon as you click the link you will see a series of virus alert messages and suggested downloads. As you can guess, that concern advises you to click on another ‘Yes’ button to download and run a security scan. These messages often appear to be coming from your operating system.
Do not store unknown email messages or attachment-laden ones on your system for access later. You are asking for trouble with anything that is unknown. These are the kinds of simple things that can be of great value when it comes to protecting your PC and most of them can be done without impacting your daily routines.
Finally, you should endeavor to keep a clean and updated Windows Registry. You can obtain good registry software that will scan, delete or replace invalid codes and other registry fix functions that complete Registry Repair.
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