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About the campaign

Cyber crime is growing at a phenomenal rate, claiming thousands of new victims every minute, whilst almost everyone at some point has been guilty of committing a security sin, from not properly setting up a firewall to opening spam emails.

The aim of our campaign is to raise awareness of seven common security misconceptions and help you to make your PC safer.

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Security Sin 1 Security Sin 1
“I don’t need antivirus because I’m not at risk.”
Security Sin 2 Security Sin 2
“I’m using Windows Firewall, so I’m protected from internet threats.”
Security Sin 3 Security Sin 3
“I always open emails from my bank because I know I can trust them.”
Security Sin 4 Security Sin 4
“I don’t keep personal information on my PC so I’m safe from identity theft.”
Security Sin 5 Security Sin 5
“If I receive a great offer by email I always check it out - who knows how much you could save!”
Security Sin 6 Security Sin 6
“I scan for viruses, so my PC is safe from threats.”
Security Sin 7 Security Sin 7
“When I send things to the recycle bin it’s gone forever.”
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