How to Defend Yourself Against Cookie Grabbers on Neopets

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Install a well reviewed and highly rated virus protection program onto your computer.

   Firefox provides the best add-ons and is also the browser most people recommend for Neopets.
   
   You may also want to install Adblock Plus, as there could theoretically be advertisements that also steal cookies. , Do not go to sites you don't recognize, and don't follow links sent to you by people you don't know. , Proceed to do a virus scan of your computer.
   
   Also, check if your email is still correct. , Pins will protect your items and stop a scammer pounding your pets.
   
   Even if someone gets in your account, any area of the site that you have the ability to place a PIN number on should be safe, as it currently seems that PIN numbers can not be stolen through cookie grabbers. ,
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   Step 2: Install Firefox and install the add-on NoScript.

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   Step 3: Browse carefully and safely.

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   Step 4: If at any point you believe you have been CG-ed

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   Step 5: immediately log out and change your password.

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   Step 6: Add PIN numbers to all available areas.

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   Step 7: Go to your preferences page and set it so that you can only view Neomails in plain text.

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