Protecting our privacy is more important than ever. We give you the best tips to make your Windows 10 PC more secure.
We live in a world that is increasingly dependent on technology. The Windows operating system is the most used in the world, which makes it more vulnerable to malicious hackers. Malicious individuals are getting more crafty and using devices to access our personal information.
Therefore, you must take measures to protect your data and your computer. If you don’t take these measures, you will be more vulnerable to malware and hackers.
Update Windows 10 and software
Microsoft continually updates its software to fix any vulnerabilities. Updates in Windows 10 are automatic, but you need to make sure they work by going to “Settings” and then “Update & security”, and then click on “Windows Update”.
Microsoft continually updates its software to fix any vulnerabilities. Updates in Windows 10 are automatic, but you need to make sure they work by going to “Settings” and then “Update & security”, and then click on “Windows Update”.
Encrypt your data
Data encryption is critical, especially if you store highly sensitive information on your device. In case you lose your device and the information falls into the wrong hands, your data will be safe.
You can use BitLocker to encrypt your data. To access BitLocker, go to Control Panel > System and Security > BitLocker Drive Encryption and enable BitLocker by clicking “Turn on BitLocker”.
Use an antivirus
Every device that works on Windows 10 must have an antivirus. This helps identify and get rid of malware before it can cause file damage, slow performance, or cause a system crash. Installing an antivirus is not a one-time thing, you should keep updating it to the latest version. You also have to keep updating it to keep your data safe.
Use Anti Ransomware Protection
Viruses are among the biggest malware threats, but ransomware attacks are growing rapidly. The attackers of these programs deny you access to your PC by encrypting your own data. They then proceed to demand payment, mostly in Bitcoin, before decrypting the data. There is no guarantee that after payment they will decrypt everything, if at all.
Go to Windows Defender > Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings. Activate the control folder access option.
Turn off ad tracking
Hackers may track your online trends as you browse the Internet. Sellers use this to create your user profile based on your web history. They use it to send you advertisements based on the information collected.
You can turn it off in Settings > Privacy Settings > General and turn off all options.
Download and install only verified apps
You should always avoid downloading and installing apps from unverified sources. Make sure to download apps from their official and verified websites. In the case of Windows 10, the app store is verified by Microsoft, which guarantees that the applications do not contain malicious code.
Windows 10 has a feature that prevents users from installing apps from any unverified source except the Microsoft Store. This feature ensures that no harmful programs can be automatically downloaded and embedded on your computer, without your knowledge or consent.
Another alternative is to use a standard user account, instead of an administrator account. This prevents malicious code from attempting to execute by taking advantage of administrator status. Create a new administrator account and then from this new account, change the original account to standard.