Ten steps to safer surfing

1. Make sure your version of Microsoft Windows is kept up to date

2. Use Mozilla Firefox as your web browser instead of Internet Explorer

3. Install and use a frequently updated anti-virus software programs

4. Install a firewall to further protect your computer

5. Protect Your Computer From Spyware, Adware and Malware

6. Don't download pirate movies, illegal music files or stuff from sites offering you cracks, codes or keys to unlock pirated software

7. If you must visit the dark side, check out the website via Scandoo first

8. Beware of false prophets bearing gifts

9. Be wary of pop-ups

10. Tell everyone who uses your computer to follow in your footsteps

7. If you must visit the dark side, check out the website via Scandoo first

We all succumb to temptation at one time or another. We are only human afterall.

But if you do visit the dark side of the internet, use Scandoo for your searches.

Scandoo is a free service that helps to protect your web searches from spyware, viruses and offensive content. When you search, Scandoo checks each search result in real-time before you visit that web site and provides security traffic lights to guide and protect your web surfing.

It classifies each site into a category (for example as a sex, gambling or news site) and also provides a danger warning if the site contains harmful viruses, spyware or adware.