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__**The Risks of Computing**__

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 * Since lots of people become dependent on computing users are very vulnerable to computers or specific data on the computer. The cost of repairing or replacing computer equipment is a concern, these are steps in protecting your computer
 * Theft: There is lots of steps in protecting for theft. There are systems where you can lock computers in special cabinets or by cables.
 * Damage: Make sure that computers and monitors are placed on stable surfaces, make sure wiring isn't losse so people wont trip over them.
 * Data Loss: You should have a reliable service just in case if you system turns off. You should have backup copies of the data offsite, access restrictions for network users and security measures to prevent unauthorized people firm entering your computer or network.
 * Backups: Always back up your computer regularly and the backup copies stored in another location and the only things that needs to be backed up is the data because the application programs can always be reinstalled from the original media.
 * Power: Computers are vulnerable to two kinds of power problems: outages and surges. If there is a sudden loss of power, the computer will shut down but you are likely to lose the information you have been working on since you last saved your worked.
 * Backups: Always back up your computer regularly and the backup copies stored in another location and the only things that needs to be backed up is the data because the application programs can always be reinstalled from the original media.
 * Power: Computers are vulnerable to two kinds of power problems: outages and surges. If there is a sudden loss of power, the computer will shut down but you are likely to lose the information you have been working on since you last saved your worked.
 * Power: Computers are vulnerable to two kinds of power problems: outages and surges. If there is a sudden loss of power, the computer will shut down but you are likely to lose the information you have been working on since you last saved your worked.
 * Power: Computers are vulnerable to two kinds of power problems: outages and surges. If there is a sudden loss of power, the computer will shut down but you are likely to lose the information you have been working on since you last saved your worked.


 * __Understanding Data Security__**
 * A hacker is someone who gets unauthorized access to another computer, generally with the purpose of stealing, or corrupting data.
 * A way to protect data is to use password and to change them regularly, also use passwords that are hard to guess like less obvious passwords
 * A way to protect data is to use password and to change them regularly, also use passwords that are hard to guess like less obvious passwords