Necessary precautions when using public computer

It is well known that the privacy and security on the internet not safe. Also, using a public computer is not at all safe. The reason behind it is that such computers can be used by general public in the way they wish to use it. So, you have to take some necessary precautions while using the public computer.

Whenever you log on to any website, then you should logout from it when you have completed your work. For example, when you are logged on to the website of your bank for paying your bills or making the payment for the purchase you made during online shopping then it is mandatory to logout from this website. Do not simply close the browser window or shutdown a public computer. The information you entered on the website can be accessed by the hackers or the person with wrong intentions. Don't agree in case any website prompts you to save the information which you have entered in the website for any future transactions. Because that information will be available to every user whenever they reach such websites.

If you are filling out a form or making any kind of transaction on a public computer, then don't leave it as it is. Close the program or any application which is running. and then leave the computer. Always delete your browsing and surfing history from the public computer you are using. There are various features of the web browsers which automatically stores all the passwords you enter. So, always turn off such feature of the web browser before using it for browsing or surfing it. In case if you forgot to turn off this feature then you can delete the stored passwords from the web browser.

You can use any best anti spyware, antivirus an internet security for protecting the public computer systems from such attacks. These softwares will protect your information form being stolen and gives you the freedom to do anything on the public computers.