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This page contains information about file sharing, the potential security risks involved, and how to share files securely.
Most modern security recommendations are written with the client-server model of file sharing in mind.
- Antivirus software protects your computer from virus-infected files.
- Firewalls protect your computer from unauthorized access attempts from other computers.
- Patching your system protects you from threats antivirus software can't handle.
- Using different passwords for different services reduces the danger if one password is compromised.
- If you follow the recommendations presented in the "Securing your Computer" Wizard, you're following current best practices for keeping your computer safe in a client-server-oriented network.