Cybercrimes have jumped dramatically; adopt some practical steps to stay safe

Dear Savvy Senior: I spend a lot of time online and love the convenience of paying bills, shopping and keeping up with my grandkids on Facebook and Instagram. But a few months ago, my computer was infected with malware, and I just found out some cyber crook opened up a credit card using my identity and went on a shopping spree. Do you have some simple tips to help me stay safe while online? — Paranoid Patty

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