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Beyond basic antivirus setup and usage tips, guarding against riskware depends on smart computer use behaviors.
Generally, you should use a few basic principles when installing or using programs:
- Limit the programs that run with admin-level permissions.
- Read ALL terms of service for programs for legal reasons.
- Eliminate any software that is inhibiting other important software from functioning properly.
- Avoid illegal or explicit downloads on your devices.
Beyond the basics, try out the following tips that could help you get closer to total security:
- Only download programs and mobile apps through official vendors.
- Always read prompts and terms before progressing through any program installer.
- Only keep programs you have authorized for use on your system.
- Limit administrator privileges and other deep system access. On traditional computers, you should avoid running programs as an administrator pro.
- Create and use a secondary non-admin level account for daily use. Only use your primary admin-level account for software installations and other specific uses. Day-to-day use on a non-admin account restricts some exploitable riskware from running, reducing the dangers.
- Avoid software that asks for a lot of permissions — for no valid reason. For example, a weather app might have good reason to request access to your location. However, it probably has no reason to ask you for access to your contacts.
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