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Imagine waking up one morning to find
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your digital life wiped out, emails
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gone, accounts compromised, personal
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data exposed. In an era where everything
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is online, computer security is no
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longer optional. It's survival.in.
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Today's hyperconnected world, cyber
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threats have become more sophisticated
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than ever. From fishing emails and
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ransomware attacks to data breaches and
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kill loggers, malicious actors are
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always one step away from infiltrating
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your devices. But here's the good news.
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Staying safe doesn't require a tech
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degree, just awareness, discipline, and
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a few smart habits. Dot. Let's start
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with the basics. Passwords are still
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your first line of defense. Yet most
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people use weak ones or repeat the same
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credentials across platforms. A strong
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password should be long, unique, and
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stored in a reliable password manager.
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Two-factor authentication. Activate it
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everywhere you can. It's one of the
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simplest, most effective shields you
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have. Next, let's talk software. Keep
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your operating system, apps, and
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antivirus tools updated. These updates
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often include crucial security patches.
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Hackers prey on outdated systems because
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they're easier to crack. And don't just
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rely on antivirus. Consider a secure
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firewall and VPN for safer browsing,
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especially on public Wi-Fi, email, and
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links remain the most common entry
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points for cyber criminals. Always be
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skeptical of unexpected messages,
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especially those urging you to click
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links or download attachments. Even
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familiar-looking emails can be spoofs.
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When in doubt, verify the source
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independently. Data backups are your
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digital safety net. Whether it's
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cloud-based or on an external drive,
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backing up your files regularly ensures
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you're not left empty-handed after an
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attack. And here's one more often
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overlooked tip. Monitor your digital
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footprint. Regularly review your social
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media privacy settings. Audit your apps
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and know what info you're sharing. What
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seems harmless today could be weaponized
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tomorrow. Staying secure online isn't
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about paranoia. It's about being
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proactive. The smarter you browse, the
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safer you stay. Dot. What's the one
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digital habit you know you should fix
