The Ten Most Dangerous Things Users Do Online

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IMHO with a bit of knowledge and the right security setup you can go anywhere on the net.

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No matter how many times they train them, no matter how many classes they hold, most IT professionals still watch helplessly as end users introduce new malware because they "just couldn’t resist looking at the attachment." Security pros cringe as their users download software for personal use, turn off firewalls to speed up a connection, or leave their passwords stuck to their laptops.

The following is our list of "The Ten Most Dangerous Things Users Do Online," along with some explanation of the risks -- and solutions -- associated with each...

1. Clicking on email attachments from unknown senders

2. Installing unauthorized applications

3. Turning off or disabling automated security tools

4. Opening HTML or plain-text messages from unknown senders

5. Surfing gambling, porn, or other legally-risky Websites

6. Giving out passwords, tokens, or smart cards

7. Page 8: Random surfing of unknown, untrusted Websites

8. Attaching to an unknown, untrustworthy WiFi network

9. Filling out Web scripts, forms, or registration pages

10. Participating in chat rooms or social networking sites

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Good list but this at 3?

3. Turning off or disabling automated security tools

I don't think its that big of a deal personally and would put it below all the others. Especially getting on a untrustworthy wifi network and illegal sites.

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4. Opening HTML or plain-text messages from unknown senders

Call me naive but I'm pretty sure plain-text files can't actually do anything (unless they are stealth-renamed .exe ones) Or html? (yea, scripts - I know, but other than that ...?)

and as for number 7 - russian roulette for surfers ! lol Passes the day at work :P