You can minimize your chances of an Internet mishap by adopting these practices:
1. Protect your personal information. It’s valuable.
2. Know who you’re dealing with.
3. Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software, as well as a firewall, and update them all regularly.
4. Make sure your operating system and Web browser are set u properly and update them regularly.
5. Protect your passwords.
6. Back up important files.
7. Learn who to contact if something goes wrong online.
