The more we live our lives digitally, the more important it is to keep our computers and other devices safe from data loss, fraud, and spying.
Although most people today use phones more than computers, it is computers that need the most attention. Both Windows and Mac OS are more capable operating systems than Android and iOS, but because more can be done on a computer, the potential for problems is also greater.
Computer security is about protecting a computer from unauthorized use, malware, and espionage. For most people, data security is at least as important—that is, not losing irreplaceable files such as private photos and videos. Data security depends on computer security, but not vice versa. Even if you don’t have a single
