10 Tips to protect personal information

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1.Make sure to update your virus protection software.
2.Read all instructions to fully understand how you will be protected.
3.Fix your browser so you have less unwanted pop ups and other unnecessary things.
4.Use more than one E mail address so that one is just for personal use.
5.Look for certification in order to tust companies.
6.Save important files.
7.Do not provide personal information that might be on untrusted Web sites.
8.Always change passwords.
9.Use encryption which prevents files from being intercepted.
10.Log in anonymously or use free ID Web sites.