Tips to Protect Your PC From Social Networking Sites Viruses

Here are some tips to protect your PC from computer viruses propagated through online social network websites:

1. Install anti-virus and anti-spyware software on your PC and update definition daily.

2. Do not use the same password on Facebook or MySpace for your other computer accounts, especially HKU Portal or bank accounts. If you do this, hackers who gain access to one of your accounts will easily be able to access your other accounts too.

3. Do not give out your passwords, including those for social networking sites to other person.

4. Access your social networking sites by keying in the website address at the address bar of the browser instead of clicking on hyperlinks on some web pages. There are fake websites which look like Facebook or MySpace but it doesn’t mean they are the legitimate Facebook or MySpace sites.

5. Do not click on unsolicited links.

6. Do not click on link or open attachment in suspicious message even if that message appears to be a friend you know.

7. Be careful when downloading and installing applications.

As we browse the social networking websites everyday, such as facebook and twitter. We should know how to protect our PC in order to prevent the virus. Hope all tips can help you to know more about how to protect your PC and enjoy your fun in the "internet world ".

Source: http://www.hku.hk/cc_news/ccnews136/social-networking.htm