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Top 10 Security Hacks for Dummies

Submitted by Kappithaan on January 22, 2009 – 8:21 amNo Comment

The term hacks is a bit misleading..security enhancements??..u got it.So neva mind..

Security is of most importance??Got lots of bucks to burn?.. Save some.Take these precautions before you spend any on security products.

  1. Never Update Windows.Check status of Windows Update and Office Update.Out of date??Updating is  just a waste of time. Go Green & save ur download limit. Be sure to turn off Automatic updates in ctrl panel.
  2. NO Firewall plz!! See something like  Zone Alarm or Comodo on taskbar? Turn them off!! They monitor all your files moving in & out of ur system. Check the windows firewall too.Not a big threat if u have followed the first tip.
  3. Kill Anti Spywares.Completely ruthless stuff.Keep prying for non existing spywares and malware in ur system.Cumon u followed the first 2 tips n dere shudn’t b any.Major Spy on lookout SpyBot Search & Destroy, a paranoid and ruthless in hunting out tracking cookies.
  4. Welcome Spam Messages.Activate the Windows Messenger service (this is unrelated to the instant messaging program). Open Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Services and you’ll see Messenger. Right-click and go to Properties. Set Start-up Type to Automatic and press the Start button.Hola! spam pop-ups!Thoz nasty firewalls will stop them so follow step 2 & 3 first.
  5. Keep Passwords Simple.Keep ur passwords simple.If possible stick to old school.Length under 7 chars.Avoid using numerals & symbols like @,$ etc.Now u remember how google tricked you by suggesting a combination of alphanumerals & symbols.Yeah!thatz y i’m here.If possible never change ur password ever.U forget things as u get older.
  6. Email Clients!!.If u happen to use any email clients like outlook & thunderbird stay away from security updates.They always keep nagging u with their available Security patches !!.
  7. Godfather  Antivirus.Internet security cum Antivirus softwares r pledged to kill cheerful viruses n trojans.U don’ t need Mafia around.Let d virus kids play around.Free lancer & high pay Antivirus available.Stay away from the Big guys:Kaspersky,Norton,Avast,Avira.The latter 2 known for free services.
  8. Wi-fi for Masses.Got Wi-fi? Things to remember:Turn  OFF MAC filtering, turn ON SSID* broadcast n stay away from WEP**.If possible invite others to access that proud collection u keep.
  9. Give away Info & Burn Security Lists.Many email security list are available over the internet with free subscriptions like the one at eWeek.They are just focussed on increasing their subscriptions.Completely bull shit.Give away ur email ids where ever u can.Neva miss those million dollar claim tickests.Give away passwords to those who proclaim themselves as support.
  10. Don’ t comment.Don’t comment on my posts n relieve me of being enlightened of ur site.Save d time i spend diggn ur postsAdd to Technorati Favorites

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