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Questions about Security and Viruses
What is an internet worm?
Worms can sometimes grind the internet to a halt. But what are they?
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How do I protect myself from viruses online?
Virus scanners, e-mail and browser features as well as healthy amount of common sense are good ways to stay virus free...
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How do I keep my password/identity safe?
By following a couple of simple rules you can keep your online identity and passwords safe...
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How do I choose a good password?
More and more websites and online services ask you to set up a user name and password before you can use them...
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What does the Data Protection Act mean online?
The Data Protection Act deals with any personal information that is collected or stored on paper and electronically...
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