Hackers and malicious entities are very tricky in the cyber landscape. They can avoid detection for a long time and sometimes altogether. Therefore, it isn’t always possible to know if your computer is 100% safe. However, there are many steps one can take to ensure the best possible security for devices. The first step anyone should do after purchasing a computer, is to purchase and download a trusted/reputable Antivirus software. Doing this can help protect against malware and viruses that are constantly trying to penetrate your security system. Users should do daily scans on their computer, using their Anti-virus software, to scan all files, ensuring up to date system integrity. The next step should be to enable your firewall protection on your browser(s). Doing this will block any unauthorized access to your device when surfing the internet. Another good practice is to keep your computers software updated regularly. This usually comes in the form of a “windows update” to your operating system. Doing this can help patch vulnerabilities that may have been discovered by the developers. Straying away from software and hardware, another good practice is to never open or click links on suspicious emails. These are more than likely a phishing attempt or a trojan horse utilizing a backdoor to gain access to sensitive information. Individuals should maintain strong passwords that only they would know and to not use the same password for multiple websites or applications. Websites that could potentially be dangerous to your computer should be blocked through the browser, like pornographic websites and those that advertise illicit activities. These types of websites tend to be riddled with viruses. Finally, the last to mention will be data backup. Backing up your data is important because if all else fails, users will have a save point from before their system was compromised to reload data from then. Keeping your systems safe should be the top priority when purchasing or using a computer as there is always someone out there that wants what you have.