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The Troublesome Search for Computer Security

To even the most novice of computer users, the ever-present threat of computer infection is known. Less commonly known are the day’s useful preventative methods; ways to ensure the security of one’s sensitive information in an age when we are expected to upload more and more of it to rather clandestine corporate servers.

Author: Aliza Carvor
Date: Dec 17, 2013 - 3:10:16 PM

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To even the most novice of computer users, the ever-present threat of computer infection is known. Less commonly known are the day’s useful preventative methods; ways to ensure the security of one’s sensitive information in an age when we are expected to upload more and more of it to rather clandestine corporate servers.

When we store files online, it is difficult to have certitude they will not be accessed and viewed by persons to whom we have not granted permission. In absence of employing some advanced algorithmic encryption method to render them unreadable, we should take caution when using online storage with sensitive files. Another rule of thumb for carrying out online purchases is to ensure the page from which you submit your order uses secure-socket protocol (SSL) when transferring your information. This can be done by verifying the URL or web address begins with “HTTPS” rather than “HTTP.”

The other side of information security concerns ensuring malicious files cannot access sensitive information stored on your system. In this regard the days in which the fact of having an Antivirus program running was thought to be sufficient are long gone. Various rootkits, and other spyware and malware often cannot be detected by antivirus parameters. Luckily, for those who don’t feel up to the task of ensuring—or don’t have time to ensure—the necessary broad-ranged protection on their devices, there are available and capable online tech support services.

In addition to providing online PC repairs, such as system recovery, registry fixes, error resolution etc…, (which often, but not always, can repair a system after security was compromised) these support specialists provide ongoing system maintenance services. In other words, they perform unlimited checks, just to make sure your system defenses are being maximized. This includes not only installing the most effective antivirus and malware removal software, but also performing unlimited checks during which more thorough scans are performed; this way any undetected harmful file is sure to be detected and dealt with before damage is done.

Whether to protect a single computer or several within business fleet, one primary upside to these services is they serve as a centralized point of contact, able to mitigate numerous factional and evolving threats remotely—and of course, securely.

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