To be able to check if your computer is safe, you can start by checking the settings. You’re going to want to make sure that your computer is up to date on software and firmware while also making sure that all security patches are installed. Also make sure that you are update your browser plug ins. Another set up that you should check is the firewall. These keep hackers from infiltrating your computer and lowers your chances of being a victim to cybercrime. You also want to perform a port test so that if a virus is present than it won’t make your computer available to cybercriminals. Another thing you can do is permanently delete files so that they cannot be recovered by adversaries. You should make sure that all your passwords are strong and complex in order to prevent hackers from easily gain access to your online profiles. Make sure that any hardware that is plugged into your computer is safe to use because that can easily infect your computer. You want to make sure that you are also connected to a secured network instead of a public one because that can make your computer vulnerable to possible attacks or you can connect to a VPN. If your computer is showing signs of slowing down it could be a sign of a virus or possibly too much data on your computer. Viruses can cause your browsers to lag, produce unexpected pop-ups, and cause frequent crashes. When it pertains to social media, you shouldn’t link them across applications because it could compromise sensitive information. Make sure that you don’t use the same passwords because if an adversary can get access to one of your accounts than they can gain access to all of them. When it comes to sending important emails with critical information make sure that the message is encrypted.

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