Part of my job is to stay current on upcoming trends and technologies within my field and area of expertise. This requires me to do a fair amount of online research and as a result, expose my computer to hidden dangers — viruses, malware, unauthorized access to my information, hackers… you name it.

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There is a right way and a wrong way to perform online research. The wrong way is to ignore that fact that there are hidden dangers lurking on the Internet and do nothing to protect your computer and information. The right way is to take the necessary precautions to protect your computer, information and company.

Before you start researching on the Internet, read 4 Tips for Safely Conducting Research on the Web. The blog post provides basic tips that anyone can (and should) follow before doing any research on the Internet.