What’s your malware tally? I’ve had plenty stopped by my antivirus and antimalware software but the number I’ve had actually infect my PC is, I’m proud to say, a big fat donut (zero). What’s more, it’s been that way for more than 10 years.

So, what’s my secret? Here’s what I do to prevent malware from infecting my PC.

1. Dodgy websites are a no-go for me

Hackers tend to infect websites that people flock to in droves or where people go to download programs for free. Because of that I stay well clear of torrent sites, unverified download sites and adult websites, some of which are the worst offenders and teeming with malware.

Also, if I get a banner or ad pop up that I just can’t close, instead of trying to click my way out of it, that can end up with me accidentally downloading malware,

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