Of course, if you're paranoiac

Jul 6, 2007 14:15 GMT  ·  By

The security of our computers is very important for all of us because every personal system stores private information, documents and details that must be hidden from public eyes. That's why it is very important to install security solutions able to block every hack attempt, every spam campaign and to assure us that our information remains private. However, is it possible to remain 100 percent secure nowadays? If you're a security maniac and you read the latest advisories every day, it's not. Why? Because the security notifications published by the companies from all over the world are concerning all types of applications that can be installed on our computers.

In the recent period, the security flaws affected even the security solutions that should protect us. It started with Kaspersky Antivirus, it continued with Symantec Antivirus, McAfee, NOD32 and ended with F-Secure and other applications. It was proved once again that even if you install any program that claims it can protect you, you're not 100 percent safe.

However, is it possible to remain secure and use the computer without any fear? Of course it is, but only if you're a paranoiac computer user. Why, you'll ask. Because every time you visit a website you should check its URL, you should analyze the header of the emails coming into your inbox and so on. Yes, it sound a little bit crazy but this is the only solution to remain 100 percent secure.

If you've read a spam notification, you should know that the security companies encourage the users to avoid opening untrusted emails or to download attachments that come from unknown sources. This technique can be also applied in numerous domains such as instant messaging attacks or even phishing attempts. Just remember only one thing: do not open a website unless you're 100 percent sure it is safe. Paranoiac, I know, but safe...