Protecting your PC from attacks and malware… how many times we’ve talked about this? And although we and many sites recommend and advise on computer security, people continue to fall victim of digital infections. Why? Because many of them believe that installing an antivirus is enough to feel safe. Well, that’s not entirely true: security programsare important but there are some basic things you should keep in mind to avoid undesired intrusions. Here are some of them which you definitely have to learn to enforce your internet privacy.

Internet is filled with people with not-so-good intentions. Many internauts are out to get your private data (such as passwords or credit cards numbers) for their own purposes and interests. There are many ways they can get their hands on what they’re looking for and one of the most widely used is malware. By this I mean that kind of malicious software that these individuals use to break your PC’s security, small applications designed to install themselves in your system in a silent mode to avoid detection.

Last week I’ve reviewed several of the most dangerous threats Internauts might encounter nowadays buy this week we decided to do something a little bit different. We believe that is very important to be informed regarding security tools, so knowing the basics is mandatory to all modern computer users. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of the most popular forms in which your PC may be attacked, information that will help you ensure your system in a more effective manner.

There’s no doubt that Microsoft has improved its star operating system after the Windows Vista fiasco. The infamous Windows 7 proved to be the right bet to overcome Vista’s huge failure and it put Microsoft back on track in the OS world. However, no software is free from bugs and malfunctions and this version of windows operating system isn’t the exception. That’s why the Redmond company has released a new service pack for this product (as well as for the Windows Server 2008 R2) that fixes several of these issues.

Many people use Windows Live to send and receive e-mails, share their photos, save their documents and store their contacts. All of this private data needs to be protected against hijackers, people who wish to take over all this precious information for their personal interests. Although attacks on the Internet evolve as protective measures do, there are several things you can do to secure the personal data in your Windows Live account. Here are several tips you should keep in mind while using Microsoft’s service.