Malwares are everywhere and are now a days so complicated in performing tasks that serious measures should be taken to avoid them from infecting our systems.
The following are a number of tips that will help us avoid them.
1. Install a good antivirus. Free or Paid is good, but don't used cracked or pirated versions.
2. Install real-time anti-spyware protection
3. Update your Anti-virus programs daily.
4. Perform scans on your computer daily.
5. Disable autorun to prevent infection from pendrives.
6. Disable image previews if using Outlook
7. Use good anti-virus which has browser plugins and scans all URL's for malicious content.
8. Use Hardware based Firewall.
9. Don't click on any mail links or attachments from unknown sources or malicious users.
10. Never download softwares from third-party sites. Download from original website. Don't use cracks or keygens which may be a virus/trojan itself.
These tips are sure to reduce the chances of you been hacked