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  1. Keep up to date - Often updates to operating systems and internet browsers can fix vulnerabilities that are being used by malware distributors.
  2. Use strong passwords – A strong password should be at least 8 letters long and contain letters, numbers, and symbols. To read more click here.
  3. Don’t enable the save password option – Allowing a password to be saved negates having the password at all.
  4. Use password protection on your screensaver – Did you know that you can set up your computer to lock itself after a certain amount of time, which is good if you end up leaving it for longer than expected, or forget to log out altogether. Click here to learn how.
  5. Encrypt the files that contain personal or confidential information (this is particular important for laptops– Encrypted files need an encryption key to be read, which means others will not be able to view them. In Windows XP and Windows Vista you can select files and folders that you would like to encrypt. To learn how to do this in Windows XP click here, to do it in Windows Vista click here.