How to protect your computer from virus?
1. Keep your software up to date Software makers like Microsoft and Oracle routinely update their software to fix bugs that could potentially be exploited by hackers. Oracle just released on Sunday an update to its Java software to fix a security hole hackers could have used to infect computers with malware. 2. Don’t click on links within emails A good rule of thumb is if you don’t recognize a sender of an email, don’t click on any links within it. Microsoft says 44.8 percent of Windows virus infections happen because the computer user clicked on something. 3. Use free antivirus software You don’t have to pay for software to protect your computer or for an annual subscription to maintain the latest virus protection. For Windows users, Microsoft Security Essentials is free. 4. Back up your computer You have no protection from calamities ranging from hard drive failure to your house burning down. If you value your data, back it up.You have three basic backup options: an e...