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| We all know the saying "You take the good with the bad." The Internet is no exception to this rule. from the early days on the Net, No one really gave much thought to malicious programs created for the purpose of sport and/or criminal intent. Here are 5 tips to help you protect your computer and in some cases, yourself. |
| 1. Use anti-virus software Viruses spread rapidly and can damage your computer.It's critical that you install and update anti-virus software regularly. 2. Be wary of e-mail attachments Viruses can hide in attachments. The safest thing to do is to scan the attachment. 3. Pay attention to passwords Many online services use passwords. A password is the first line of defense against cyber snoops. 4. Back-up your data Make copies of your files in case they become infected or your system fails. Get in the habit of doing this at least once a week. 5. Go off line when you are done for the day You are most vunerable when connected to the Internet. |