Data breaches are an all too common occurrence. As good (or bad) as our own defenses may be, we have little to no control over the defenses at companies with which we do business. And when those companies are breached, it can be our own personal data that is put at risk.
You can't counter this with antivirus software. Instead, every home user should take a cue from corporate IT and learn the basic principles of how to assess and manage risk. For an overview, see A Breach of Trust.
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