[E. Pluribus Unum]

Antivirus and malware apps are good, even the free ones, but I have come to the conclusion that one of the most important things you can do in terms of security is to NEVER type in a password to anything.

Keyloggers are the most likely danger you face. A keylogger can get your URL, username and password to any account you have, like your bank account, for instance.

Even keeping all your passwords in a text file and copy-and-pasting them when you need one will go a long way to protecting you from online identity theft.

If you want a password program, KeePass is free and works well.

Also, do not go online with Windows logged into an administrative account. Always use a user account with non-administrative privileges, otherwise things can be installed without your being aware.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Good advice, thanks. I will discontinue doing this.

[Darth Reardon]

Keyloggers are the most likely danger you face. A keylogger can get your URL, username and password to any account you have, like your bank account, for instance.

Even keeping all your passwords in a text file and copy-and-pasting them when you need one will go a long way to protecting you from online identity theft.

Absolute and utter nonsense. Keyloggers don't care if you use a keyboard or a mouse for input.