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Comment by ploggingdev

> 1. Have a really, really good password, and change it often.

Even better, use a password manager.

> 2. If possible, use a separate computer (an old one or a cheap one purchased for this purpose) for things like banking; if your family computer is the same one that you use for bank transactions you risk having your kids click on a bad link that results in a hacking.

Not necessary, use an up to date computer with Windows defender turned on and create a non-admin account for your kids.

> 4. Have antivirus software on your computer

Only use Windows defender, which is what the security community recommends.

Also use 2FA on all services which offer it.

Regarding the domain registrars, I would recommend Namecheap. They have a great support team and also offer 2FA, but I think it's only SMS based 2FA.

parent ploggingdev 9 years ago

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