Why is PC security important?

Your PC stores documents, photos, and financial information. Infections from ransomware, keyloggers, and other malware can cause data loss and financial damage.

PC Security Score - Computer Security Checklist

Antivirus software is installed and real-time protection is enabledEssential

Operating system (Windows/Mac) is updated to the latest versionEssential

Firewall is enabledEssential

Login password is set (not using auto-login)Essential

Browser is kept up to dateImportant

Suspicious email attachments are never openedEssential

Important files are backed up regularly (external drive / cloud)Important

Unused programs have been uninstalledRecommended

The computer is used with a standard user account, not an administrator accountImportant

Files are not downloaded from untrusted websitesEssential

USB auto-run is disabledImportant

Browser password saving is disabled or a password manager is usedImportant

Screensaver / auto-lock is configuredRecommended

Remote Desktop is disabled if not neededImportant

Disk encryption (BitLocker / FileVault) is in useRecommended

💻 PC Security Score