[snowwrestler]

1) Run the latest version of the OS and browsers, and check for updates often.

2) Run as a "normal" user account--not an admin.

3) Disable all auto-opening of so-called "safe" files.

4) Disable Java browser plugin entirely.

5) Configure browser to not load Flash or other plugin content unless I click to authorize it. Might require an extension like ClickToFlash in some browsers.

6) Be cautious. Stay away from sketchy sites and don't open emails and/or attachments that seem random, unexpected, or suspicious.