Be careful when accessing your computer from afar

Monday, 02 February 2009, 15:13 IST
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New Delhi: Be careful when you access your computer over the Internet. Here are some safety tips: * 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.
Source: IANS
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