1. Use “anti-virus software” .

2. Don’t open emails or attachments from unknown sources. Be suspicious of any unexpected email attachments even if they appear to be from someone you know.

3. Protect your computer from Internet intruders – use “firewalls.”

4..Don’t share access to your computers with strangers

5. Use hard-to-guess passwords. Use numbers or other characters not easy to find in a dictionary, and make sure they are at least eight characters long.

6.Check your computer security on a regular basis .

7. Regularly download security updates for operating systems and other software ..

8. Disconnect from the Internet when not in use, especially at home where few users have a Firewalls setup

9. Back-up your computer data regularly.

10. Make sure your family members and/or your employees know what to do if your computer becomes infected.