How to stay safe online with a PC or Mac
by Ed Bott | July 7, 2011 4:53pm PDT | Image 1 of 11
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When in doubt, stop. Think. Ask for help.
Many people think that security begins and ends with antivirus software. I disagree. Of course you should run a well-supported, up-to-date security program—whether you use a PC or a Mac. What else do you need to do? In this gallery and the accompanying blog post, I share the five steps I teach to friends, family members, and clients who want to avoid malware, scareware, phishing sites, and other online scams.
Could have been more informative for the novice, and LastPass was hacked in May of this year I believe.
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