Basic Tips And Tricks To Protect Yourself From Hacking

Do Not Disclose Your IP Address

This the biggest mistake you could ever do.Never Disclose your IP address to anybody because ip address is the address of your computer.Once the hacker knows the address of your computer it will be easy for him Enter into your home(computer) and steal your accessories ( data and passwords).

Do Not Download any Suspicious Software or Attachments

A lot of people search for cracks and key gens online.Remember this is most exploited method used by the hackers to hack into the PC(personal computer)they usually attach a key logger or virus with the crack or the key gen.Once you download and install it then your data will be automatically sent to the hacker without your permission.And this might lead to a disaster if you are a online business man because your sensitive information such as paypal account information,e-mail account information can be sent to the hackers. 

Use Good Antivirus And Firewall Program

 Do not depend upon windows firewall to protect yourself from online hackers.It is always a wise decision to use a good firewall program and do install a good antivirus program.If you don't have enough money right now go for the free antivirus and firewall program but make sure that you have a updated antivirus and a firewall installed on your computer.for example Norton Internet security,Avast home or internet security,Bit-defender etc.. 

Use Secure Passwords (3D passwords)

Always use 3D passwords to protect your accounts from getting hacked.Your password must contain digits,special symbols like underscore( _ ),@ and characters.Do not use small passwords.Your password should be at least eight characters long in length.

Always log out From Your Accounts

You should always log out from your accounts instead of closing the browser window directly because whenever you log in into your account a cookie is placed by the server into your account and when you log out this cookie is deleted.If you do not log out and the cookie is not deleted the hacker might gain access to this cookie and then he would be able to log in into your account from his PC.

Make backup Of Your Data

Some viruses are made to destroy your data so it is always advisable to store your data in a backup file.various good data backup programs are available on the internet.for example Norton ghost,NovaBACKUP,DT Utilities PC Backup etc..