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Install a comprehensive Internet security suite to protect you from threats. |
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Make sure your family PC is in a visible location, and offer help to your kids when they need it. |
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Make regular backups of all your personal data. |
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Set clear rules for family use of PCs - and enforce them. |
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Exercise caution when sharing your personal information. |
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If an online deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. |
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Keep your passwords private and change them regularly. |
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If you're not confident, hire an expert to help you get things set up properly. |
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Emails asking you for passwords, credit details and the like are virtually always hoaxes. Delete them and don't respond. |
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Don't panic! With a little careful planning and a healthy dose of common sense, you can forget about being harried and concentrate on the benefits of technology. |
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