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Children with computer Many scam artists are now using information from social networking sites to send fraudulent email messages, called "phishing" scams.
Sites that you trust are also being used to spread malicious software, or "malware".
Learn how to protect yourself from social networking phishing attacks
People using laptop outside When downloading - avoid viruses by ensuring that your antivirus software checks the file before you open it!
Learn how to download files safely
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