Don’t drive or seat in the front seat of a vehicle without buckling your seat belt. Don’t ride bikes without wearing a helmet. Always look to the left and to the right (even if it’s a one-way road) before crossing the road. All these are safety tips that exist to help us, but many people ignore them nonetheless. 1.3 million people die from road accidents of various kinds every year. The point is, when you get safety advice/tips, don’t neglect them. A couple years ago, a girl was kidnapped and eventually killed after being lured through Facebook. Online security is not a joking matter. If you get sloppy, you might pay dearly for it.
Now that I have your attention, here are eight ways for you to stay safe online. You wouldn’t want someone hacking into your computer, sniffing your passwords, or stealing your documents, would you?
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Don’t drive or seat in the front seat of a vehicle without buckling your seat belt. Don’t ride bikes without wearing a helmet. Always look to the left and to the right (even if it’s a one-way road) before crossing the road. All these are safety tips that exist to help us, but many people ignore them nonetheless. 1.3 million people die from road accidents of various kinds every year. The point is, when you get safety advice/tips, don’t neglect them. A couple years ago, a girl was kidnapped and eventually killed after being lured through Facebook. Online security is not a joking matter. If you get sloppy, you might pay dearly for it.
Now that I have your attention, here are eight ways for you to stay safe online. You wouldn’t want someone hacking into your computer, sniffing your passwords, or stealing your documents, would you?
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