<p>Computers can make life much easier for college students, but they can also pose great danger. Some <strong>computer safety tips</strong> for college students courtesy of AVG:</p>
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<li> Use a strong and different password for each of your accounts.</li>
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<li>Do not share your password or leave it where it can be found.</li>
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<li> Be wary of any Facebook or Twitter app, site or email that asks you for login info.</li>
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<li>Be sure to log out of your accounts when done.</li>
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<li> Avoid logging in from a friend’s computer. They could have purposefully installed a keylogger or fallen prey to spyware without knowing it.</li>
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<li>If somebody sends you a link, confirm the sender’s intent before clicking as it could have been sent from a hijacked account. Be especially careful if the message that accompanies the link is particularly tempting – i.e., “OMG is that you in this pic?”</li>
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<li>Install an online security solution that includes anti-phishing features.</li>
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<li> Use a spyware scanner to check for keylogging software a ‘friend’ may have installed while using your computer.</li>
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<li> Remember your accounts are never 100% safe. Be careful of what kind of information you store on your account in case of a break-in.</li>
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<p>It&#8217;s easy to get complacent when you use the computer every day and spend many hours online. But you should always be vigilant when using a computer and take precautions to protect your login information. Protecting your computer doesn&#8217;t have to be expensive. You can download AVG&#8217;s free anti-viral software <a href="http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage">here</a>.</p>
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