5.1 Protecting your computer from viruses

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As you discovered in Lessons 3 [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]   and 4, there are risks involved in engaging with the world wide web, including computer viruses. There are a few simple steps you can take to protect your computer and the personal information that’s stored on it. In this section, we will look at antivirus software and firewalls.