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Everyone has a role to play in information security (so much so that it has become part of the University rules). Most major hacking incidents occur due to hackers accessing a computer account or system that the user thought wasn’t important. Accounts can be accessed because of simple passwords and systems can be accessed through known software bugs.

Following some simple steps can help secure your computer from hackers.