The sword of being hacked always remains hanging on your head since internet networking has become popular. Certain steps like using IIS security, Apache server security and Web application firewall have to be taken to reduce the chances of hacking by some unauthorized entity.
Steps to prevent hacking
• Avoid downloading without thinking: You should avoid downloading whatever is proposed to you. Your account information supplied by you for downloading or installing any software or information can be misused.
• Keep secret your account information: You should not disclose the information of your networking account like user name and password even to your family members or friends. Your account information can be misused from anywhere, other than your computer.
• Avoid the usage of your account by others: You should avoid letting your friend use your account when you have logged it in. They may not carefully use it and misuse it in any way.
• Avoid clicking on unknown links: You should avoid clicking on any unknown links that hesitate in disclosing their identity. These links can create files to download or intrude security links in your system. You should use security systems like security for Apache servers, before linking or downloading any matter from network.
• Restrain clicking on additional applications: You should avoid clicking on any additional application. The applications you think will help in functioning of the system may not be safe. You should explore the information regarding additional before downloading it. Additional applications can be considered safe if they function within framework of your interface folder.
• Use protective software: You should use certain virus protective software like IIS security, firewall for web applications etc. to save your system from hacking. They are protecting your computer from being hacked so you should bear with it if they severally hinder your work.
• Use router for internet: Plugging directly into DSL modem may not be safe even if you are the only user of internet in the home. You should use four port routers instead as it restrains the hacker to approach your computer network.
• Frequently change your password: Password is necessary to work on the network safely. This password should be changed so often, so that if anyhow it has been leaked to anyone, you may face no or less harm.
Thus, you can prevent hacking by using easy steps and certain protective software such as IIS security, Apache server security, Web application firewall etc.