Dangers Of Using Public Computers

Public computers are available in internet café, kiosks, hospitals and airport lounges now a days. Many users are not aware that how dangerous can be these public computers. If they know about dangers many may quit using public computers. The usage of public computers for fun or passing time on looking at different site does not harm you. The problem only occurs when any kind of of your personal information in shape of user id and passwords are being entered on those computers is entered. There are few reasons which are as follow.

1- These computers may contain virus which can be threat to your any online service which you are using on public computers.
2-These computers may have hidden codes which collect your private data for unauthorized use.
3-Once you finish your job, the other people can retrieve your data entered through history.
4-Computer at public places may have default option on of saving your id and passwords on forms which can be use later.
5-People sitting behind or beside may see your data on screen without noticing you.
6-No applications like antivirus, ssl, malware etc installed on these computers.

Beside above dangers there may be many unknown other evils too. One should be very careful in using public computers. Usage for few minutes may cost you big. Following Internet security tips can save you from any harm but not a gurantee still

1- Never save your id and passwords.
2-Always logout after using the web service like email etc
3-Try not to use public computer for business purpose.
4-After using the computer, delete the history and cookies stored in omputer.
5-Disable the features that save password.
6-Make sure no body is looking at computer screen while you are using it.
To delete your temporary Internet files and your history
When you finish your use of a public computer, you should delete all the temporary files and your Internet history.

1. In Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.

2. On the General tab, under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Files, and then click Delete Cookies.

3. Under History, click Clear History.

To delete other files saved by corporate portals, such as Sharepoint Portal Server
If you’re using a corporate Web site that allows you to view internal corporate documents, you may be inadvertently storing sensitive documents on the public computer.

1. Delete all the files in the temporary folder of your user account which you can find by browsing to C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp.

2. If your company uses Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server, empty the temporary folder (My Documents\SharePoint Drafts).

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There should be standard propose and apply from the authorities in usage of such facilities. The authorities should check regularly that these machines are following the standards. The standard should lay the rules of using the authenticated softwares installed. The tools like antivirus and ssl should be installed too from a well reputed company. This requires strict policies from the governments and authorities of all the countries on this globe. It seems to be quite difficult to achieve this target but still not impossible.

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