Be careful with cyber-cafe computers.

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Cyber-cafe's offer a convenient way to use a networked computer when you're away from home or office. But be careful though. It's impossible for an ordinary user to tell what the state of security on those computers might be. Since anyone can use them for anything, they've probably been exposed to viruses, worms, Trojans, keyloggers, and other nasty malware. Should you use them at all? They're okay for casual web browsing, but they're NOT okay for connecting to your email, which may contain personal information; to any secure system, like the network or server at your office, bank or credit union; or for shopping online.