1. Use Mozilla Firefox.
2. Be suspicious of all e-mail attachments.
3. Be extremely cautions of links in e-mails, IM messages, and IM profiles. 
4. Think twice before installing software from unknown companies.
5. Use anti-virus software, and keep it up to date.
6. Take advantage of free anti-malware software.
7. Use an e-mail service that scans incoming messages for threats.
8. Consider making the switch to Apple computers.
9. Avoid using add-on toolbars in your web browser.
10. Keep your Firewall on.
11. Be careful of P2P file sharing networks.
12. Use a limited Windows user account for daily activities.
13. Be wary of security warnings that ask to download software while you browse the web.
14. Read all unexpected messages and dialog boxes.
15. Use common sense, and go with your gut.

via ofzenandcomputing

Tip #1 – Supervise anyone using your computer, especially kids and anyone who doesn’t really know there way around the internet.

Tip #2 – When you receive a popup never click on the “Yes”, “No” or “Cancel” buttons.

Tip #3 – Avoid popups saying you are possibly infected or you need to clean your registry.

Tip #4 – Some popups are really clever and will disable the “Red X” and try to force you to click on “Yes” or “No”. But, you can still outsmart those.

Tip #5 – Know what ant-virus, anti-spyware, anti-adware, programs are on your system.

Tip #6 – Do not believe pop up ads that claim they can speed up your computer by running software placed in the pop up window.

Tip #7 – Avoid free XXX sites. Some will insist that you have to download and install a special video codec.

Tip #8 – Download software from well trusted and known sites.

Tip #9 – Avoid installing unwanted adware.

Tip #10 – Google is your friend.

Tip #11 – Display all your file extensions.

Tip #12 – In this age where everyone and their mother send instant messages to each other, it is not a coincidence that adware makers are jumping onto this too. 9

Tip #13 – Don’t trust anyone you just meet on the internet.

Tip #14 – Pay attention to the way your computer behaves.

via slowpctips

1. Close all other applications while running a setup wizard
2. Only download from trusted sites
3. Don’t download anything from “dirty” sites
4. Be careful using P2P programs
5. Make sure the company you’re downloading from is really legit

via pirillo

1. Pay Attention and Read
2. Keep Windows Up-to-Date
3. Do not download Freeware
4. Keep Firewalls Active
5. I have Spyware!! Help!
6. Ending Notes
   

via aeonity

1: Install quality antivirus

2: Install real-time anti-spyware protection

3: Keep anti-malware applications current

4: Perform daily scans

5: Disable autorun

6: Disable image previews in Outlook

7: Don’t click on email links or attachments

8: Surf smart

9: Use a hardware-based firewall

10: Deploy DNS protection

via techrepublic