Perform a Full Scan of your hard drive periodically (at least twice a month) to find hidden malware that "Quick Scans" might miss.
Always enable 2FA where available, especially for email, banking, and social media. This requires a one-time code from your phone or an app, providing a critical extra layer of security. Software and Tools Computer Protection Guide
Use ad blockers and pop-up blockers to prevent malicious downloads and stop ad trackers. Perform a Full Scan of your hard drive
Use a unique password for every account, ideally at least 12 characters long and containing a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. A password manager can help you store and generate these securely. especially for email
A Student's Guide to Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Data - HP