10 note to 'ban the door' virus spread on the computer Picture 11. Use a firewall to block unwanted connections from the Internet with your computer. Therefore, you should leave the default, reject all external connections, only allow the services you want to use.
2. Use the 'iron' password policy . Complex passwords will make hackers more difficult to crack. This method will help you avoid the risk of computer control.
3. Disable AutoPlay function to block executable files that automatically start on the computer or on removable drives. And, you should also remove these drives when not in use. If you don't want others to save more information to the drive, you can turn on Read-only mode to avoid cluttering the drive and preventing the virus.
4. Turn off file sharing . If you need to share files, you should use a password to restrict access. In addition, you should turn off 'shady' access to shared folders. Only allow those who know the file's username and password.
5. Turn off or remove unnecessary services . By default, many operating systems automatically install unneeded ancillary services. These services turned out to be 'sources' that caused dangerous attacks. So, you should remove them before meeting the deadline.
6. Regularly upgrade security patches , especially for computers using public services.
7. Configure the e-mail server to prevent or delete e-mails containing suspicious attachments.
8. Quickly 'isolate' computers that have been infected with viruses to avoid spreading them to other machines.
9. Note not to open untrusted attachments . And, do not run software downloaded from the Internet without the virus scanning process.
10. If the Bluetooth function of the laptop is not necessary, turn it off . If you need to use it, it should be set to Hidden in order not to be detected by other devices. In addition, users should request authentication before connecting Bluetooth to the computer.