Safe Computing Tips

 

Being aware of the dangers in the internet, you can minimize the chance of an Internet mishap. Knowing the threats can help you protect your information and your computer. To be safer and more secure online, you should adopt these seven practices.

• Protect your personal information. It's valuable.

• Know who you're dealing with.

• Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software, as well as a firewall, and update them all regularly.

• Be sure to set up your operating system and Web browser software properly, and update them regularly.

• Protect your passwords.

• Back up important files.

• Learn who to contact if something goes wrong online.