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Make Sure You Don't Get Hacked On A Wi-Fi Hotspot - "When You Least Expect It"

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The Anti-Phishing Working Group website displays phishy emails currently circulating on the Internet. If you have a question on whether or not an email in your inbox is fraudulent, take a look at this website and compare your email with other fraudulent emails.

Make Sure You Don't Get Hacked On A Wi-Fi Hotspot – “When You Least Expect It”

5. Update your operating system

Hackers can take advantage of unsecured Web browsers (like Internet Explorer or Netscape) and operating system software (like Windows or Linux). Be sure to update your operating system. Hackers look for holes and vulnerabilities in these systems to exploit. In fact, some common operating systems can be set to automatically retrieve and install patches for you.

If your system does not have these options, bookmark the website for your system's manufacturer so you can regularly visit and update your system with defenses against the latest attacks. Updating can be as simple as one click.