Recent increases in cyberattacks and identity theft make it seem like the whole Internet is turning into the Dark Web. But while no system is unhackable, there are some painless precautions you can follow that might help keep you step ahead of the bad guys.

Spyware, malware, phishing and, more recently, ransomware — the list of online threats can be confusing and daunting. Knowing what you’re up against is half the battle.