Hackers can attack your PC in so many different ways that employing several layers of anti-malware protection is the only way to keep your PC malware-free when it’s online. Here are seven steps to protect your computer from Malware.
   

Keeping your computer malware-free is easy if you follow these seven simple tips.

• Install, update and use anti-virus software
• Keep Windows up to date
• Turn on the Windows firewall
• Use the latest version of your web browser
• Don’t fall for phishing emails
• Use the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
• Still infected? Use a boot CD.

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