protect your computer

Another of the key aspects of internet security is the maintenance of your computer. Please find below a list of recommendations on keeping your computer up to date:

.	Install an anti-virus in your computer and update it regularly. It is also convenient to have a firewall installed to filter incoming and outgoing data.

.	Regularly update the software installed on your computer (operating system, internet browser, e-mail application, etc.) using the security patches published by the manufacturers.

.	Beware of using pubic computers or computers owned by strangers since spy software could be operative and gain access to your private details.

.	Analyse all e-mails received before opening them. In the event of doubt (unknown sender, response to an unsent e-mail, etc.) it is best to delete the message and empty the deleted mails folder.

.	Beware of messages in which passwords are requested for security reasons, promotions, statistics, etc.

.	Be very careful with files downloaded from unreliable websites, files received as e-mail attachments or through file exchange programs (P2P).

.	Make security copies of all basic data contained on your computer regularly.

.	Do not use the automatic password completion option in your browser, since the data is stored in your system and is therefore accessible to other possible users of your computer.

.	Once you have finished operating on safe sites, use the 'log out' or 'end session' option to disconnect and thereby prevent further transactions from being carried out in the same session.