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botnets aren't even aware that their computer's security has 
become compromised!
What to do if you're infected:  If you're infected you 
probably don't realize it as bo ts are notoriously quiet. Your 
Internet Service Provider mi ght send you a notification 
alerting you that they found a threat on your network and 
that you need to remove the bot. If you have a bot, use 
internet security software like  Norton Security to scan all of 
your devices.
Viruses/Malware
"Virus" is the commonplace word  for all malicious software 
programs for years now; however,  a virus is just one type of 
malicious threat. A virus is clas sified as a self-replicating 
piece of malicious code that tr avels by inserting itself into 
files or programs.
What to do if you're infected:  Take steps to avoid infection 
by staying protected with internet security software like 
Norton Security. If you subscribed to Norton Security and 
think you may have a virus, contact Norton's on-call 
technicians to help eliminate the virus.
Take special precautions when using public Wi-Fi
Public Wi-Fi is available just about everywhere, from the 
local coffee shop to the hotels and airports you visit while 
traveling. While public Wi-Fi has made our lives a little 
easier, it also poses security risks to the personal 
information available on our  laptops and smartphones. A 
virtual private network (VPN) gives you online privacy and 
anonymity by creating a private network from a public 
internet connection. VPNs mask  your internet protocol (IP) 
address so your online action s are virtually untraceable as 
well as secure. One of the biggest security risks on public 
Wi-Fi are man-in-the-middle attacks (MITM). These attacks 
are akin to eavesdr opping. Data is sent from point A 
(computer) to point B (server/ website), and an attacker can 
get in-between these transmissions. They then set up tools 
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that is specifically targeted as valuable, and capture the 
data, such as your login credentials and passwords. 
Use a virtual private network (VPN) to ensure your privacy 
and anonymity are protected when you use public Wi-Fi. 
VPN services can encrypt all the data that you send and 
receive while using a public Wi-Fi hotspot, securing your 
information from hackers and other users of the same 
connection. 
For more tips on how to stay safe
Good security habits can reduce your exposure to online 
crime. By adopting a few basic behaviors, you can make big 
strides in reducing cybercrime risk:
• Protect your accounts with strong, unique passwords that  use a combination of at least 10 uppercase and lowercase 
letters, symbols and numbers.
• Don't click on random links or open unsolicited messages  and attachments-particularly from people you don't know.
• Don't access any personal information or social media  accounts over unprotected Wi-Fi networks.
• Use security software on your devices to help protect  yourself from the latest threats.
Protect your computer with Windows security tools
Windows provides a variety of  protection applications.
Windows Updates
If you have an active internet connection, Windows can 
check for important updates fo r your computer and install 
them automatically. These updates include security patches 
and program updates that can improve your computing 
experience and help protect  your computer against new 
viruses and attacks.
How do I know when my computer is at risk?
If the  Action Center  reports an alert, or if your computer 
behaves erratically, crashes unexpectedly or if some of your 
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infected by malicious software. However, do not blame every 
computer problem on a virus! If you suspect your computer 
is infected, the first thing to do is update, if you have not 
already done so, and run your  antivirus and anti-spyware 
software.