Protect Your Personal Computer
- Use the latest version of a good anti-virus software package which allows updation from the Internet.
- Use the latest version of the operating system, web browsers and e-mail programs.
- Don’t open e-mail attachments unless you know the source. Attachments, especially executables (those having .exe extension) can be dangerous.
- Confirm the site you are doing business with. Secure yourself against "Web-Spoofing". Do not go to websites from email links.
- Create passwords containing atleast 8 digits. They should not be dictionary words. They should combine upper and lower case characters.
- Use different passwords for different websites.
- Send credit card information only to secure sites.
- Use a security program that gives you control over "Cookies" that send information back to websites. Letting all cookies in without monitoring them could be risky.
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