List some preventive measures against malware infection.

Q. List some preventive measures against malware infection.

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Some preventive measures against the malware:-

• Using antivirus, anti-malware, and other related software and updating them on a regular basis.
• Configure your browser security settings
• Always check for a lock button in the address bar while making payments.
• Never use pirated on unlicensed software. Instead go for Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
• Applying software updates and patches released by its manufacturers.
• Taking a regular backup of important data.
• Enforcing firewall protection in the network.
• Avoid entering sensitive (passwords, pins) or personal information on unknown or public computers.
• Avoid entering sensitive data on an unknown network (like Wi-Fi in a public place) using your own computer also.
• Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from unsolicited emails.
• Scan any removable storage device with an antivirus software before transferring data to and from it.
• Never share your online account or banking password/pins with anyone.
• Remove all the programs that you don’t recognise from your system.
• Do not install an anti-spyware or antivirus program presented to you in a pop-up or ad.
• Use the pop-up windows ‘X’ icon located on the top-right of the popup to close the ad instead of clicking on the ‘close’ button in the pop-up. If you notice an installation has been started, cancel immediately to avoid further damage.