Responding to emergencies
Prevent future problems
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Prevent future problems
Norton Personal Firewall can protect your computer against most Internet attacks.
To prepare your computer for emergencies:
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Stay informed about security risks by visiting the Symantec Security Response Web site (securityresponse.symantec.com).
Keep your browser
Use passwords intelligently. For important information, use complex passwords that include uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Don’t use the same password in multiple places.
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Don’t run software if you don’t trust the publisher and the source from which you received the software.
Don’t open email attachments unless you are expecting an attachment and you trust the sender.
Be sensible about providing personal information. Many sites ask for more information than they need.
Review the privacy policies of the sites to which you are considering sending information.
Tell children never to reveal details about themselves to people they meet via instant messenger programs.
Back up files regularly and keep copies of the last few backups on hand.
