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Using a computer involves taking physical and online risks.
For	Against
fraud exists in cyberspace hackers can steal personal information for their own use a virus attack can lead to data loss and hardware breakdown the glare reflected off computer screens can cause eyestrain as well as headaches too much mouse-clicking can lead to repetitive strain injuries

fraud exists in cyberspace
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	users can exercise good judgement

users can exercise good judgement
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	good judgement requires technical knowledge that many users do not have professional criminals are very cunning

professional criminals are very cunning
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man-in-the-middle spying is difficult to detect phishing is difficult for normal computer users to detect

hackers can steal personal information for their own use
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	users can log off and close the browser window when they are done setting up a firewall can enhance computer security

users can log off and close the browser window when they are done
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	hackers can steal personal information during the users session, so logging off is not always effective

a virus attack can lead to data loss and hardware breakdown
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	software can be installed to stave off virus attacks

the glare reflected off computer screens can cause eyestrain as well as headaches
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	adjusting the position of the screen or the height of the chair can minimize it an anti-glare filter attached to the monitor can reduce the glare

too much mouse-clicking can lead to repetitive strain injuries
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	users can take regular short breaks when they are working