Top 8 Spyware Protection Tips for Online Users

Spyware is a type of malware that enters your PC to track your browsing habits and fetch your confidential information such as banking details, login id, password, and credit & debit card information. Released by cybercriminals, spyware is often used to target PC users to steal financial details.   Spyware can be very dangerous if not detected and removed from your PC.

Best Spyware Protection Tips for Internet Users

Here, we have added some tips that will help you remain safe from spyware attacks.

Remain Safe from free software

The internet is flooded with free software, which lures PC users to download them. These software can be photo editing software or video player. Although free software may be useful to you, it can also land you in trouble. Free software is often bundled with harmful malware which gets activated once you download or run the freeware. It’s always better to download software from an authentic website rather than 3^rd party sites.

Beware of pop-up ads

Online pop-up ads can be irritating and also harmful for your PC. These pop-up ads come with cancel and close button, clicking on which you will be directed to a 3^rd party site. Also, there are chances of spyware getting downloaded when you click on these ads. Best way to remain safe is directly close the window from the browser.

Use Safe Browsing feature

If your antivirus has a safe browsing feature that’s really good. However, if it does not have one then you can switch to REVE Antivirus, which has this feature. Safe browsing is an excellent way by which you can browse in a private environment, which is free from cookies, keyloggers etc.  Once you download REVE Antivirus, safe browsing icon is visible on your desktop. Clicking on this icon, the safe browsing window opens. Now, you can easily browse in a private environment and remain safe from cyber threats.

Use popup blocker

Use Popup blockers to get rid of pop up ads that redirect you to websites filled with spyware and malware. Although there are advantages of installing a pop-up blocker, you should remember that certain websites need pop up to execute some functions. So, you can use the feature ”Always allow pop up for this website”

Disable the autorun feature

Autorun feature is highly risky as it opens the door for malware to enter your PC whenever you insert a USB device in your computer. When autorun feature is activated on your PC, Trojan, spyware, and worm automatically get executed on your PC.

Do not download random attachments

Email attachment is one of the best ways used by cyber crooks to transmit viruses. You may receive emails that seem to be from banks or reputed websites. Some of these emails may carry links and other may come with attachments. As a smart internet user, you should neither click on any such provided links nor download any attachment. Verify the sender email address and once you are satisfied, you can download the attachments.  Also instead of clicking on links, you can manually type the URL on the browser.

Always keep your OS updated

Keeping your OS updated, you can strengthen your cyber defence against spyware, Trojan, and other malware. A weak and obsolete OS often becomes an easy target of cybercriminal and they can plant spyware in your system to track your confidential information. So whenever, you get notification of OS update, you should immediately go for it.

Use an Advanced Anti-Malware

Always go for a Total Security Antivirus, which provides complete protection to your PC from all types of threats.  A total security antivirus is a complete security package that not only secures your PC from various types of viruses but also boosts your PC performance. However, it is also important that you keep your anti-malware updated from time-to-time and also use all premium features to get complete advantage from the software.

With some basic efforts, you can remain safe from any type of spyware infection. Today’s malware is highly advanced, so we should always remain safe from becoming a victim.