[Myth] A connected PC will be infected in less than 5 minutes

Last update on August 16, 2009 02:04 AM by fahd_zboot
Published by netty5

A connected PC will be infected within the first 5 minutes




Myth


Your PC gets infected during the first 5 minutes of Internet connection.

Truth


In fact all operating system possess flaws and bugs due to programming errors and this also applicable for Microsoft Windows.
Most of the PC a sold with Windows versions that doesn't contain the latest security updates. These flaws allow PC pirates and viruses to remotely access your PC and run harmful features on your PC.

The main issue remains that viruses are constantly trying to access your system and that you will not even have the time to run Windows Update to have the latest security features.

To limit the risk of being infected

  • Have the latest updates for your operating system installed and with Windows firewall active.
  • Have a personal firewall like Zone Alarm or equivalent installed.
  • Apply security settings on your router.


It is important that you have all necessary updates and softwares installed on your pc via a USB pendrive or from CD support, before connecting to the Internet.
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