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"Sharing"
File-Sharing
When sharing files across a peer-to-peer network, make sure you know the rules and tips to keep your sharing legal and safe. Learn more about file-sharing.
Wi-Fi Connection
If you connect to the Internet wirelessly, you should take further precautions to make sure you protect your computer and your network. Learn more about Wi-Fi and tips to keep it secure.
Phishing: Email is used by fraudsters seeking to steal your user name and passwords. These may be your bank password or your ecommerce password. Once they have it they will access your accounts and steal your money or buy goods and services in your name. This is called "phishing." The Federal Trade Commission's Onguard Online site has some great information about how to avoid getting "phished."
Viruses: Viruses are oftentimes spread via e-mail. Once a virus has infected your computer, many of them transmit copies of themselves to all of the names in your e-mail address book. This not only puts your computer, but the computers of others you communicate with, in danger. Learn more about viruses and anti-virus software.
To help prevent unwanted e-mails that may contain viruses from entering your inbox, use e-mail filters. Learn more about e-mail filters and how to activate them on your computer.
