| 1. |
Make sure you have the protection of an appropriate firewall. |
| 2. |
Verify your virus definition files are being update regularly ( check at least monthly). |
| 3. |
Make everyone aware of phishes and warn against responding to them. NEVER give out personal information on-line. |
| 4. |
Install SpyBot and check for spyware program approximately once per month. |
| 5. |
Configure your PC to download critical update automatically. Make sure to install new updates when they’re available ( the globe). |
| 6. |
Install Windows and Microsoft Office updates occasionally (approximately every three months). |