Every now and then I post a PSA like this reminding people to do things like:

*)  Make sure you have good anti-virus and anti-malware software installed AND that it is current

Don't have one and don't need one

*)  If your anti-virus or anti-malware software has expired, renew the subscription or install free software

Not applicable (see #1). Free Anit-Virus is junk

*)  Be sure to SCAN YOUR SYSTEM regularly for threats!

Don't need to, don't want to and don't have Anti-Virus

*)  Be sure to use STRONG PASSWORDS for e-mail and other online accounts.

Always have since the beginning

*)  If possible, DO NOT use the SAME password for various kinds of accounts.  If you do and your password gets compromised, multiple online accounts can possibly be accessed.

Never have

*)  BACK UP YOUR SYSTEM AND YOUR DATA!!!!!!!!!  Also, make sure your backups are good backups, in the event you need them someday.  

Backed up automatically everytime anything changes

*)  Keep your operating system (Windows, Mac OS X, etc) updated with service packs and updates!

*)  Keep your frequently used applications updated.   These are most likely your web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc), Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, and Microsoft Office.

*)  BE CAREFUL when surfing the web to avoid accidental and inadvertent exposure to threats!

Cannot and will not happen because of the way the system is configured (look up TPM)

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