--- title: 10 Ways to Protect Your Computers From Malware description: Here are 10 ways to protect your computers from malware. image: https://blog.totalprosource.com/hubfs/10%20Ways%20to%20Protect%20Your%20Computers%20From%20Malware%20Infographic.jpg --- - [Customer Support](https://www.totalprosource.com/support) - [Join Our Team](https://www.totalprosource.com/careers) [![logo-m](https://blog.totalprosource.com/hubfs/logo-m.svg)](https://www.totalprosource.com/) - [Solutions](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions) - [IT Solutions](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/it-solutions) - [Managed IT Services](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/it-solutions/managed-it-services) - [Cybersecurity](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/it-solutions/cybersecurity) - [Business Continuity](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/it-solutions/business-continuity) - [Hosted Voice](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/it-solutions/hosted-voice) - [Cloud Solutions](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/it-solutions/cloud-solutions) - [Managed Content Services](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/managed-content-services) - [Digital Transformation](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/managed-content-services/digital-transformation) - [Business Process Optimization](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/managed-content-services/business-process-optimization) - [Accounts Payable Automation](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/managed-content-services/ap-automation) - [Document Management for SMBs](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/managed-content-services/document-management-smbs) - [Print Solutions](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/print-solutions) - [Managed Print Services](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/print-solutions/managed-print-services) - [Copiers & Printers](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/print-solutions/copiers-printers) - [Production Print](https://www.totalprosource.com/solutions/print-solutions/production-print) - [Industries](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries) - [Education](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/education) - [Healthcare](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/healthcare) - [Government](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/government) - [Manufacturing & Distribution](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/manufacturing-distribution) - [Banking & Financial Services](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/banking-financial-services) - [Legal](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/legal) - [Non-Profit & Religious](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/non-profit-religious) - [Small & Medium-Sized Businesses](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/small-medium-sized-businesses) - [Professional Services](https://www.totalprosource.com/industries/professional-services) - [Resources](https://www.totalprosource.com/resources) - [Who We Are](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are) - [About](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/about) - [TotalPro Experience](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/totalpro-experience) - [History](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/history) - [Awards](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/awards) - [Community Involvement](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/community-involvement) - [Locations](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/locations) - [Contact](https://www.totalprosource.com/contact-us) Speak With a Solutions ExpertContact Menu**Close** ### Sales or General Inquiries Our business is built on helping you leveraging technology for strategic advantage. 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The more layers of defense, the harder for hackers to use your computer. Here are 10 simple, but critical ways to protect your computers from malware. **\[You Might Also Like: Blog Article - ["5 Common Malware Types"\]](https://blog.totalprosource.com/5-common-malware-types)** 1.   Regularly back up your computer 2.   Use strong passwords 3.   Use a firewall **\[You Might Also Like: Blog Article - ["Layered Security Key to SMB Cyber Protection"\]](https://blog.totalprosource.com/layered-security-key-to-smb-cyber-protection)** 4.   Minimize how much you download 5.   Use a pop-up blocker 6.   Update your operating system, browsers & plug-ins **\[You Might Also Like: Blog Article - ["Keeping Your Business Secure Starts with Educating Employees About Cyber Security"\]](https://blog.totalprosource.com/keeping-your-business-secure-starts-with-educating-employees-about-cyber-security)** 7.   Enable click-to-play plug-ins 8.   Don’t click on links in emails 9.   Remove software you don’t use 10.   Use antivirus software [Cybersecurity](https://blog.totalprosource.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Cyberattacks](https://blog.totalprosource.com/topic/cyberattacks), [Malware](https://blog.totalprosource.com/topic/malware), [Cyber Crime](https://blog.totalprosource.com/topic/cyber-crime) ## Read On [![footer logo](https://blog.totalprosource.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Prosource_August2020/images/logo-t.svg "footer logo")](https://www.totalprosource.com/) [1.888.698.0763](tel:1.888.698.0763) [Support](https://www.totalprosource.com/support) [Careers](https://www.totalprosource.com/careers) [Locations](https://www.totalprosource.com/who-we-are/locations) [Blog](https://blog.totalprosource.com/) [Privacy Policy](https://www.totalprosource.com/privacy-policy) [![facebook](https://blog.totalprosource.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Prosource_August2020/images/sm-f-m.png)](https://www.facebook.com/totalprosource) [![linkedin](https://blog.totalprosource.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Prosource_August2020/images/sm-i-m.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/prosource_2/) [![twitter](https://blog.totalprosource.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Prosource_August2020/images/sm-t-m.png)](https://twitter.com/totalprosource)