On more than one occasion we need to download files from the Internet to update your computer: drivers, programs open source , updates and other software. Needless to say, a company should not download programs without buying the corresponding license, not only because it risks having copyright problems, but because of the high probability of finding viruses.
In this post I would like to give some indication that we must consider when downloading files from the Internet safely.
How to Safely Download Internet Files
I know a truly sad case in which an entrepreneur (let's call him Pepe Pérez), after buying a new computer (because the previous one had become unusable after a virus came in), a driver was downloaded for the printer, New computer virus and ended up restoring the system after installing almost all programs.
The fact is that Pepe Perez did not take the number of safety precautions to download files that will review here.
1. Do not download files from unofficial pages. It is no coincidence the message from the browser that sometimes warns us: "If you do not know the manufacturer ...". You have to know what the official website of the brand that has made the driver or software that we want to download, make sure we are not in a fake domain and download it from there.
2. Executables should not be started without first analyzing them with the antivirus. When downloading an Internet file, it is best to scan it for viruses before installing it. It should be noted that antivirus is the first thing to install before connecting to the Internet.
3. If we do not know, it is always better to ask. If you do not locate the file you need, find out sooner. Ask a friend who has it if it can happen to you, or write a message in a forum. It is always better to ask someone to go into isolated pages than anyone has ever heard of.
4. Do not use P2P type E-mule networks. If it is not absolutely necessary, a company should have vetoed such programs to download files. Although there are some internal security rules to find out what files are malware, the problem is that you do not know who uploaded it and it is very common that you find some fake.
5. Use a suitable browser. If you download files through some very vulnerable browsers such as Internet Explorer (in this article I'll explain why you should not use the Explorer), it is easier for us to install some malware. Firefox or Chrome are better if you are going to download something.
I hope not too late to avoid it and do not see in the same situation, but if you have already entered a computer virus on your computer, you can read this other article . What other tips would you give to download files from the Internet without getting viruses?
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