PCWorld - Security Alert: Seven Hints to Stay Safe Online

By Tony Bradley
Jan 31, 2011

There have been a number of attacks recently against high-profile social networking accounts--French President Sarkozy, teen pop star Selena Gomez, and even social network wunderkind and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg have all fallen prey. Web surfing and social networking are here to stay, so the trick is figuring out how to protect your computer and your personal information while you're online.

A McAfee spokesperson e-mailed me a list of online security practices recommended by McAfee. Here is an overview of seven steps you can take to secure your online activities:

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