Protect Against Net Threats

Here's an article from Kiplinger's that promises how to secure your PC from worms, viruses and hackers in less than an hour. Their tips:

• Use security software.
• Patch your OS.
• Secure your browser.
• Be alert while you surf.
• Handle e-mail with care.
• Read all messages in text-only format, not in HTML or rich-text format, and turn off the preview pane in your in-box.
• Raise a firewall.

Good tips! Identity theft is an issue we're all going to have to deal with for a long time to come. It's best if we take as many precautions as possible -- especially since the current identity theft laws aren't that strong and certainly aren't deterring criminal activity.

For more information on this topic, see these posts:

• Beware 'Debt Elimination' Scams
• Assessing Bank Safety
• Identity Theft is Worse than You Think It Is
• Don't Get Hooked by a Crook