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Amber Bouman

DARK SECRETS: 12 computer security mistakes you re probably making and what to do instead - The Real Truth

A person typing on a laptop with warning messages displayed on screen.

If you've ever owned a car in a city, you may know the rule about break-in's: It's not that you'll never get broken into, but more about making your vehicle look the least attractive to thieves by making sure you don't leave valuables in plain sight while keeping your doors locked and parking in well lit places.

When it comes to computer security practices, many of the same philosophies apply – you're basically looking to maintain the best practices at all times to make sure that your system is the least attractive to hackers spreading malware, infostealers and ransomware. How do you do that? Well, funny you should ask...

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