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A lot of people think that they know everything about security. My answer would be "No" because each year 40 - 50% on an average, getaffected either by viruses, spyware, adware or even hacker intrusion. Also, no one really takes the pains to report it to the CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team), which are given as news for public awareness. Many people though they fall prey to the phishing attacks, never bother to report it.

We must understand that even though security is managed by all the security companies, it is really essential that we are all aware of Cyber security. Jus think about leaving your house open, without any security. The metaphor is completely relevant, because people actually jeopardise life's saving on the internet. It is needless to say that we must invest in an anti virus to begin with, but the story does not end there. This one of the popular misconceptions, among internet users.

Do's:

• Ensure that your antivirus has a Anti-Spyware feature in it.
  
• To ensure malicious programs such as AD wares don't hamper with your systems performance, install Adware protection.
  
• Ensure that the registry of the virus signatures are up to date.
  
• To ensure intrusion prevention, ensure your Firewall is enabled.
  
• Please read every alert message of your Anti virus carefully.
  
• Use a Pop up Blocker
  
• Customize your firewall setting to optimise security.
  
• Run timely scheduled scans to ensure protection.
  

Don'ts:

• Do not turn off your security application under any circumstances
  
• Do not enter your password or personal information before looking into the URL of the page. If you find that the url is different, its a case of Phishing attack, where the phisher or hacker tries to acquire your Identity and cofidential personal information .
  
• Don't install software that you are not aware of.
  
• Do not click on links that you are not familiar with
  

Please read more about security and general phishing attacks @ Types of Phishing Methods, How to report Phishing attacks?