There are several important things you can do to help reduce your risk of infection:
-Keep your operating system, browser, and anti-virus software up to date.
-Only download software from websites you trust.
-Be cautious when clicking on pop-up advertisements.
-Be skeptical of offers that seem too good to be true.
-Be wary of clicking links from unknown senders in email and instant messages.
-Whenever downloading or installing software, read the license agreement and policies carefully.
Source: stopbadware.org
