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Social networking.

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It's a big part of your life.

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These days, social computing accounts
for 22 percent of time spent online.

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And you aren't just catching up with old
friends or sharing hilarious cat videos.

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Nope. You're using social networks for
serious stuff like gaining insights from data,

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sharing ideas to drive innovation and
connecting colleagues around the globe.

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Social computing has made
our lives a whole lot easier,

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but there are a few risks
you need to be aware of.

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First is cyber attacks.

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There are a variety of ways that cyber
criminals can lure you into a scam.

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One way is to contact you with the
promise of a large sum of money

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if you simply provide your bank account number.

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Nope, you don't want to do that.

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Sigh. Oh, dear.

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Okay. On to the next threat.

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Phishing is just what it sounds
like, fishing for information.

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The bait often comes in the form
of a link to a fake Web page.

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Wait! If you do that, you'll get phished.

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Now the culprits have your log-in
information and can access your account,

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post damaging content and even launch more
phishing schemes against your friends.

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All right, then.

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On to our final threat, malware.

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It doesn't sound good, does it?

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That's why it's always dressed up
as something you actually want.

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No, it's not what you think.

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When you click on a pop-up ad that's malware in
disguise, software downloads to your computer

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that can cause all sorts of trouble.

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Trojan horses, spyware and
viruses are all types of malware.

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They basically turn your computer into a zombie,
spreading its infection to your e-mail contacts

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and other computers on your network.

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Here are four easy steps to
help you avoid these traps.

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One, think before you click.

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Verify the identity of sites, links and
individuals before connecting with them online.

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Two, don't ever share private or personal
information with someone you don't know.

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Three, keep your antivirus software,
browsers and privacy settings up to date.

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Four, use different log-ins and passwords for
each of your accounts and keep them to yourself.

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The most important thing online
is to exercise good judgment

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about the information you share
and who you share it with.