Folllowing are some tips to safe guard an e-mail Account:
1) Do make sure your name, DOB, family members names, house no is not in password.
2) Do delete browsing history & delete all files in temp folder whenever you browse on any system except personal laptop.
3) In case you are using outlook of any other SW to download mails, if pop window appears & ask for password, then there is something wrong.
4) If messenger/utility(skype/gtalk etc) is repeatedly asking for passwords, there is something wrong.
5) in case the cursor of your mouse is behaving strange, automatically scrols on screen, there is possibility of virus.
6) The tested favourite antivirus is AVG(www.grisoft.com) , & repeatedly do scanning of all HDD & Anti root kit & mail scanner.
7) Apart from above third party softwares/freewares; games & music also get virus along with them.
8) Do keep at least 2-3 back up of all important data, you can perhaps buy Seagate freeagent, small ext HDD, copy on DVD & CD as well.
9) Most imp always use wi-fi & blue tooth in secure(encryption) mode, it should never ever be auto enable for detect & connect automatically.
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