CastleCops Safety Tips

Tips for Safer Surfing

1. Read Tony Klein's So how did I get infected in the first place?
2. ALWAYS surf with an active internet firewall. The XP Windows firewall does not provide outbound protection, but ZoneAlarm® FREE, the Comodo Personal Firewall FREE and the Sygate Personal Firewall 5.x - FREE will block both inbound and outbound traffic.
3. Use only reputable Antispyware and Security Programs: Consult the Malwarebytes’ RogueNET™ Suspicious Applications Database (SAD)and the Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Progam List first - before you download.
4. Do not click on any random solicitations to "Scan your system for spyware".
5. Do not download any attachments from unsolicited email or even unexpected attachments from known contacts
6. Never provide sensitive personal information (SSN, financial account numbers) in response to an email request.
7. Never click on a link within an email; right-click & copy the link, paste it into your browser address bar - and watch where it takes you as it loads.
8. Do NOT click on popups ads or download any anonymous software - google it first and read reviews
9. Download all software from the vendor/developer site whenever possible (3rd party sites may distribute bundled adware)
10. If you are a Skype user, please read the Tips on how to safely use Skype on the bottom of the page and pay particular attention to Article 4 - Permission to Utilize section of the EULA (end user license agreement).
11. Set Safe Configurations for Internet Explorer and acquaint yourself with the Internet Explorer Security Zones
12. Read these suggested Safe Configurations for Firefox
13. Read about Cookie Management in The Unofficial Cookie FAQ
14. Wireless Network Security For The Home
15. Browse thru PC Magazine's 80 Super Security Tips
16. Although CastleCops does NOT condone or recommend the use of peer-to-peer file sharing software for sharing copyright protected material, if you must use it, use it wisely:

1. Please read these recommendations provided by Mike Healan regarding the safest P2P filesharing programs available.
2. You may also refer to this list compiled by the Malware Removal Forum which details Clean/Infected P2P Programs
3. Remove any adware/spyware programs which were bundled with your file-sharing program
4. Adjust your file-sharing program settings so it does NOT automatically run at Windows Startup
5. Adjust your file-sharing program settings so it does NOT allow others on the P2P network to openly access downloads from you computer.
6. Close your filesharing program when you are not actively using it

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