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Due to the expansion of the Internet security challenges are on the increase. There are reports of different kinds of attacks on computing systems on a daily basis and anyone could be a victim. However, there are certain steps that can be taken to either prevent or minimize the effects of these kind of attacks and these will form the basis of today’s article.

Do not shy away from spending money on quality anti-virus software packages particularly those that come with anti-spyware/adware programs. Once installed these programs should be activated and made to update automatically while a full scan should be performed regularly to spot and get rid of viruses or malware.

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In addition, be wary of unsolicited emails and only open attachments whose source you are sure of after proper scanning with your anti-virus program. This is because emails could be a source of attack or scam. Also be careful not to give any of your personal details to any website that request for it particularly through an email web link.

Furthermore, keep your passwords private and ensure that they are made up of alpha-numeric characters and symbols that cannot be easily guessed by anyone, for example, the name of your pet, gran or favourite football club. Also consider using a non-Microsoft browser as most threats are targeted at Microsoft programs and operating systems due to their popularity.