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Close to none. A list for normal users:

- don't delay updates

- use Firefox tab containers to isolate browsing contexts so a random page can't mess with your gmail session (not sure if Chrome has something similar)

- have backups and check they work

- use 2fa where possible

- if you use SSH, move your key to a hardware token



Also:

- set up full disk encryption

- set a boot up (BIOS) password

- for ssh: disable root ssh access, and disable ssh with a password

- lock screen when away from computer, auto-lock when away




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