05 Nov 2008 -
How to Be Safe Internet 
Who would not know the internet cafe? Who said the internet was difficult? Who says the cost of expensive access from Internet cafes? Easy, cheap and quick to appeal to more frequent users access the internet via internet cafe. But not without risk. Some tips below can help to better secure the Internet had a wonderful time.
Delete Browsing History
Do not forget to delete cookies, form data, history, and temporary Internet files. If you use Internet Explorer 7, can be done with the Tools | Delete Browsing History. For older versions, each item must be removed separately through the Tools | Internet Options.
In Mozilla Firefox, use Tools | Options, click the Privacy tab, select Always Clear My Private Data When I Close Firefox. By default, this will delete browsing history, download history, form information, cache, and authenticated sessions. Click Settings and select 'options to erase your cookies and saved passwords'.
Do not save the local files on your computer
If you use a computer that does not belong to you, try not to store your files on local disk, this is to avoid the computer containing the / full file of your property you might forget to remove it, be safer to use a flash drive your own.
Do not store passwords
This is very dangerous. To ensure the password is not saved in Internet Explorer 7, use Tools | Internet Options | Content. In the AutoComplete panel, click the Settings button and make sure that the Prompt Me To Save Passwords check box is not selected. Turn off the AutoComplete feature, too. In Firefox, use Tools | Options | Security and make sure that Remember Passwords for Sites not select.
Do not do online banking
Public computers rarely really safe. If you want to check your bank balance is better for the nearest ATM or branch of your bank. Could have been fitted with a computer key logger program (by people who are not responsible) that can tap all your typing on the keyboard. There was also the possibility of sniffing data, where people on other computers in the cafe that you wear are seeing all the traffic data from your computer.
Do not enter any information about credit cards
Ease of shopping is not comparable to what would happen if your credit card was hijacked, if forced to do from a computer on which you believe is safe.
Delete temporary files
Temporary files are often referred to as "temp files", not the temporary Internet files, this type of file created when you run the program in addition to the Web browser. For example, if you use a Word document, other than the file that you create documents, word will create temporary files to prevent data loss when the store failed.
Often these files are not deleted when you close the program. Search this file input word or prase *. tmp, *. chk ,~*.* and do Shift Delete to menhapus. (If you only use the Delete button then the file is deleted but will be stored in the Recycle Bin)
Clear pagefile
The pagefile is the location on the hard disk that serves as virtual memory in Windows. Its purpose is to swap out data from RAM so that programs can operate as if they have more RAM available than you actually have installed in the computer. Anything that can be stored in memory could also be stored in the pagefile. To have this automatically cleared on shutdown, you need to use Local Security Policy.
To access Local Security Policy, open Control Panel, double-click on Administrative Tools, and double-click on Local Security Policy. Then, click Security Options in the right-hand pane and scroll down to Shutdown: Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile. Double-click that item and make sure it's enabled.
Note: On many public machines you will not have the rights to get to Local Security Policy, and while this task can also be accomplished from the registry, on these machines you likely will not be able to use regedit either. In this case, you can delete the page file manually. First you'll have to change the settings in Windows Explorer. Click View | Folder Options and the View tab, then scroll down and click Show Hidden Files And Folders. Deselect the Hide Protected Operating System Files check box. Now, find the file named pagefile.sys. It is usually (but not always) on the C: drive. Delete it; a new one will be created when the system Reboots. Speaking of which ...
Restart / Reboot
When you're finished using the public computers, the final thing you should do is a hard reboot. This will not only clear the pagefile, if you've enabled that option, but it will also clear out everything you did from the physical memory (RAM).
Boot from another boot device
This is a fairly advanced option, and one that is often overlooked. If you boot from either your own USB drive or from a CD, many of the problems mentioned above can be avoided. Today, many Linux distributions have the option of running completely in memory after booting from a CD. If a public computer has had its BIOS options left at default (which happens more often than you would think), this could be an option. If you are able to do this and remember not to save any other files to the local hard drive, everything will be gone when you reboot.
Note surrounding
Finally, you need to remember to pay attention to things outside of the actual computer that could be a risk. Be aware of strangers around you (potential shoulder surfers) and remember that a public computer is just that - public. Do not view any truly sensitive documents you could not bear for others to see. Remember the security camera over your shoulder. Cover your hands from view when entering any login information to prevent any casual spying.
Most important, remember that there is nothing you can do to make a public computer completely secure. A truly malicious owner or user could install a hardware keystroke logger that would be impossible to detect without actually opening the case and inspecting it. With that less-than-comforting thought, use common sense and use public computers only for nonsensitive tasks.
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Who would not know the internet cafe? Who said the internet was difficult? Who says the cost of expensive access from Internet cafes? Easy, cheap and quick to appeal to more frequent users access the internet via internet cafe. But not without risk. Some tips below can help to better secure the Internet had a wonderful time.
Delete Browsing History
Do not forget to delete cookies, form data, history, and temporary Internet files. If you use Internet Explorer 7, can be done with the Tools | Delete Browsing History. For older versions, each item must be removed separately through the Tools | Internet Options.
In Mozilla Firefox, use Tools | Options, click the Privacy tab, select Always Clear My Private Data When I Close Firefox. By default, this will delete browsing history, download history, form information, cache, and authenticated sessions. Click Settings and select 'options to erase your cookies and saved passwords'.
Do not save the local files on your computer
If you use a computer that does not belong to you, try not to store your files on local disk, this is to avoid the computer containing the / full file of your property you might forget to remove it, be safer to use a flash drive your own.
Do not store passwords
This is very dangerous. To ensure the password is not saved in Internet Explorer 7, use Tools | Internet Options | Content. In the AutoComplete panel, click the Settings button and make sure that the Prompt Me To Save Passwords check box is not selected. Turn off the AutoComplete feature, too. In Firefox, use Tools | Options | Security and make sure that Remember Passwords for Sites not select.
Do not do online banking
Public computers rarely really safe. If you want to check your bank balance is better for the nearest ATM or branch of your bank. Could have been fitted with a computer key logger program (by people who are not responsible) that can tap all your typing on the keyboard. There was also the possibility of sniffing data, where people on other computers in the cafe that you wear are seeing all the traffic data from your computer.
Do not enter any information about credit cards
Ease of shopping is not comparable to what would happen if your credit card was hijacked, if forced to do from a computer on which you believe is safe.
Delete temporary files
Temporary files are often referred to as "temp files", not the temporary Internet files, this type of file created when you run the program in addition to the Web browser. For example, if you use a Word document, other than the file that you create documents, word will create temporary files to prevent data loss when the store failed.
Often these files are not deleted when you close the program. Search this file input word or prase *. tmp, *. chk ,~*.* and do Shift Delete to menhapus. (If you only use the Delete button then the file is deleted but will be stored in the Recycle Bin)
Clear pagefile
The pagefile is the location on the hard disk that serves as virtual memory in Windows. Its purpose is to swap out data from RAM so that programs can operate as if they have more RAM available than you actually have installed in the computer. Anything that can be stored in memory could also be stored in the pagefile. To have this automatically cleared on shutdown, you need to use Local Security Policy.
To access Local Security Policy, open Control Panel, double-click on Administrative Tools, and double-click on Local Security Policy. Then, click Security Options in the right-hand pane and scroll down to Shutdown: Clear Virtual Memory Pagefile. Double-click that item and make sure it's enabled.
Note: On many public machines you will not have the rights to get to Local Security Policy, and while this task can also be accomplished from the registry, on these machines you likely will not be able to use regedit either. In this case, you can delete the page file manually. First you'll have to change the settings in Windows Explorer. Click View | Folder Options and the View tab, then scroll down and click Show Hidden Files And Folders. Deselect the Hide Protected Operating System Files check box. Now, find the file named pagefile.sys. It is usually (but not always) on the C: drive. Delete it; a new one will be created when the system Reboots. Speaking of which ...
Restart / Reboot
When you're finished using the public computers, the final thing you should do is a hard reboot. This will not only clear the pagefile, if you've enabled that option, but it will also clear out everything you did from the physical memory (RAM).
Boot from another boot device
This is a fairly advanced option, and one that is often overlooked. If you boot from either your own USB drive or from a CD, many of the problems mentioned above can be avoided. Today, many Linux distributions have the option of running completely in memory after booting from a CD. If a public computer has had its BIOS options left at default (which happens more often than you would think), this could be an option. If you are able to do this and remember not to save any other files to the local hard drive, everything will be gone when you reboot.
Note surrounding
Finally, you need to remember to pay attention to things outside of the actual computer that could be a risk. Be aware of strangers around you (potential shoulder surfers) and remember that a public computer is just that - public. Do not view any truly sensitive documents you could not bear for others to see. Remember the security camera over your shoulder. Cover your hands from view when entering any login information to prevent any casual spying.
Most important, remember that there is nothing you can do to make a public computer completely secure. A truly malicious owner or user could install a hardware keystroke logger that would be impossible to detect without actually opening the case and inspecting it. With that less-than-comforting thought, use common sense and use public computers only for nonsensitive tasks.
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