How do i protect my hotmail account and my computer from hackers?

because the last time my email adress was hacked by my enemy and he used it to sent slang to my friends.but now i have made a new address and i am worried wethier it is safe or not
How do i protect my hotmail account and my computer from hackers?
The best way you can protect yourself from people hacking into your email and/or other password protected sites, is to use passwords that are alpha-numeric, and with symbols, if the site allows that.





As far as your computer, the best way to prevent people from hacking your computer is to keep a good, up-to-date virus scan active. Scan frequently with malware/spyware software. And keep up a firewall.





here's some links for spyware/malware software:


http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Pers...


http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-De...





And free virus protection for a year, or 2 years for $20:


http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/
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