i. Antivirus and Antispyware programs offer real-time protection monitoring your computer for any changes by malware software. ii. Use strong passwords a combination of alphanumeric and special characters could be used for creating a password that is not so easy to crack or guessed by other users. iii. Secure transactions because information such as credit card details or personal information is sent over the network. iv. Use encryption software to protect your data from unauthorized users.