1. Do not visit adult website trough advertisement
2. Popups advertisement should be avoided.
3. Do not install software without scanning it with an antivirus tool first.
4. Always monitor your startup programs.
5. Scan your computer for spyware and virus at least one time per week.
6. Becareful when installing a shareware.
via bloganything
1) Install an antivirus + antispyware program or all-in-one internet security program.
2) Install security programs that provide active real time protection.
3) Keep your internet security programs up to date.
4) Install a firewall program and configure your firewall program to block any unsolicited inbound or outbound communication.
5) Download security patches for your application programs and browser programs.
6) Be vigilant and selective about what you download to your computer.
7) Be careful with email attachment.
8) Delete spam messages or install a spam filter.
9) Watch out for hoaxes.
10) Change your password frequently and do not use the same password for all sites.
via articlesbase
1: Microsoft Process Explorer (formerly Sysinternals)
2: Trend Micro’s HiJackThis
3: Kaspersky’s GetSystemInfo
4: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
5: Secunia inspection scanners
6: Antivirus programs
7: Microsoft’s Malicious Software Removal Tool
8: SUPERAntiSpyware
9: Malwarebyte’s Anti-Malware
10: GMER
via techrepublic