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Use "anit-virus" software and keep it up to date.
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Don't open emails or attachments from unknown sources.
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Protect your computer from internet intruders¿use "firewalls."
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Regularly download security updates and "patches" for operating systems and other software.
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Use hard-to-guess passwords. Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, or other characters not easily found in a dictionary, and make sure they are at least eight characters long.
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Back-up your computer data on disks or CD's regularly.
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Don't share access to your computers with strangers.
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Disconnect from the Internet when not in use.
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Check your security on a regular basis.
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Make sure your family members and/or employees know what to do when your comuter becomes infected.
