Define the concept of security in the digital age. Name at least three specific measures that one could take to prevent security breaches on the Internet.

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Security is a system of safeguards for protecting information technology against disasters, system failures, and unauthorized access that result in damage or loss. Security is a continuing challenge, with computer and cell-phone users constantly having to deal with threats ranging from malicious software (malware) that tries to trick people into yielding passwords, Social Security numbers, and financial information to deviant programs (viruses) that can destroy or corrupt data.

Prevention tips include: pick strong passwords, using a mix of letters, symbols, and numbers, use different passwords for different Web services, don't reveal sensitive information, not even in "private" areas of services such as Facebook, don't share files on services that offer optional sharing, such as Google Docs, keep data whose disclosure would create legal liability or embarrassment on your personal hard drives and storage devices, avoid file-sharing services such as Lime Wire that distribute pirated files, and apply the latest security updates to all your software, including operating systems, browsers, and antivirus programs.