Be careful when accessing your computer from afar

By Nabeel A. Khan, IANS,

New Delhi : Be careful when you access your computer over the Internet. Here are some safety tips:


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* Install file-sharing software carefully, so that you know what’s being shared.

* Person to person (P2P) file-sharing applications will, by default, share downloads in your “save” or “download” folder – unless you set it not to.

* You should also restrict users’ ability to write files to the file server.

* Limit guests or anonymous accounts sharing so none can upload files.

* Add a firewall; it will help you decrease the risk of someone accessing your computer illegally.

* Use anti virus software and update it regularly.

(Nabeel A. Khan can be contacted at [email protected])

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