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Security Information > How to Protect Yourself
How to Protect Yourself
You should protect yourself by making an effort to control risks when you use your personal
computer or conduct business online.
Here are some of the steps you can take:
- Do what you can to prevent unauthorized people from using your personal
computer (PC).
- Log off or lock your workstation whenever you leave your computer.
Change your passwords often. Be sure to choose passwords that are hard for others to
guess.
- Don't give your passwords to anyone. And don't record your passwords in an easy-to-find place.
- If you notice suspicious activity in your accounts, report it immediately to the
appropriate parties.
- Install anti-virus, anti-spyware, and other internet security software on your PC.
Use it regularly and keep it up-to-date.
- Be leery of emails you received from people you don't know, and don't open any
attachments they may contain. When in doubt, delete the message without opening it.
- Take advantage of your PC's security features.
- Make sure your browser uses the strongest encryption available and be aware of
the encryption levels of the sites and applications you use.
- Use only software from reliable vendors.
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